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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A3200 IS versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was announced 23 months after the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A3200 IS scores vs the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung SL820

 A3200 IS SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Canon A3200 IS

 SL820 A3200 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung SL820

 A3200 IS SL820 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3200 IS versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the SL820.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and SL820.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A3200 IS to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A3200 IS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
72
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung SL820
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 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
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $280