Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally Known as ES55

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3400 IS was unveiled 3 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3400 IS scores against the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3400 IS and Samsung SL102. The full galleries are available at Canon A3400 IS Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung SL102
A3400 IS | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon A3400 IS
SL102 | A3400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung SL102
A3400 IS | SL102 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS has got physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung SL102 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A3400 IS vs the SL102.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and SL102.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A3400 IS to show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A3400 IS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Samsung SL102 |
Also called as | - | ES55 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 life | 180 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $230 | $130 |