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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A3300 IS versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 23 months after the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A3300 IS grades versus the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung SL30

 A3300 IS SL30 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon A3300 IS

 SL30 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung SL30

 A3300 IS SL30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS features outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the SL30.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and SL30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3300 IS to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger A3300 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
24
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Samsung SL30
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography info
Samsung SL30 Travel photography info
65
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Class 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (0.33 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
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 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 life 230 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $93