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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3400 IS scores against the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Samsung SL30

 A3400 IS SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon A3400 IS

 SL30 A3400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Samsung SL30

 A3400 IS SL30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS offers physical dimensions 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 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS and the SL30.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3400 IS and SL30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A3400 IS to give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger A3400 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
68
lighter than competitors (126g)
supports touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Samsung SL30 Vlogging features
34
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Samsung SL30
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISSamsung SL30
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-02-17
Body design 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 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $230 $93