Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung SL30
A3300 IS | SL30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon A3300 IS
SL30 | A3300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung SL30
A3300 IS | SL30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Canon A3300 IS versus Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |