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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(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
Samsung SL102
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung SL102

 A3400 IS SL102 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon A3400 IS

 SL102 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung SL102

 A3400 IS SL102 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography features
Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography info
Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung SL102
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