Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/31/2014 8:43 AM, updated: 2/11/2023 9:04 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) Compare Samsung Galaxy A3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)89% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)123% Thinner	vs	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+4.5"5% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+f/2.4 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/3.1 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
245 PPI	vs	+256 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) WVGA (800x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAh	vs	+2330 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
3.5W	vs	+10W186% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

540x960 pixels

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Other model names	Galaxy A3 (4G LTE) SM-A300F (Single-sim)	Galaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010
Country or region available	(Global, International), Philippines	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2014	7/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.5 x 130.1 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)	63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	TouchWiz UX	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (400MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Xenon flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/3.1 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.3µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	WVGA (800x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	3.5W (5V/0.7A) Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	570 hours (23.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Java framework	• Colors: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)	Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.301W/kg (body)	0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)