Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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.
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 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.
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Canon A3400 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | Samsung 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 |