Canon A800 vs Samsung SL30
93 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Canon A800 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is ES15
Photography Glossary Canon A800 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A800 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A800 was revealed 23 months after the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A800 matches up versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 & Samsung SL30. The full galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung SL30
| A800 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon A800
| SL30 | A800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung SL30
| A800 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon A800 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A800 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A800 versus the SL30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and SL30.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger A800 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A800 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung SL30 |
| Other name | - | ES15 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 3 | - |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| 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 | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 186 gr (0.41 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 300 images | - |
| Battery type | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $90 | $93 |