Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL30
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as ES15
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Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A3200 IS was manufactured 23 months later than the SL30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3200 IS grades vs the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung SL30
| A3200 IS | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon A3200 IS
| SL30 | A3200 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung SL30
| A3200 IS | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS and the SL30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and SL30.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher A3200 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung SL30 |
| Also called as | - | ES15 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $230 | $93 |