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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was brought out 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A4000 IS scores versus the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung SL102

 A4000 IS SL102 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon A4000 IS

 SL102 A4000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung SL102

 A4000 IS SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS provides physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A4000 IS and the SL102.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and SL102.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A4000 IS to resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher A4000 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
24
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (175 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
62
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (175 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition (116 grams)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (175 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
26
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
29
good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung SL102
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Samsung SL102
Alternate name - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 175 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $130