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Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Revealed April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • Later Model is Canon 40D
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very well matched but the 30D (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The 30D was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SL202 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 30D matches up vs the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Samsung SL202

 30D SL202 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon 30D

 SL202 30D 
LaunchedFebruary 2009April 2006Newer by 35 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 30D and Samsung SL202

 30D SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 30D versus the SL202.

Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and SL202 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and SL202.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 30D with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung SL202 will give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (8 megapixels)
25
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 30D
Street photography with Samsung SL202
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography information
Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
42
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
27
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon 30D vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Samsung SL202
 Canon EOS 30DSamsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon EOS 30D Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-04-04 2009-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - 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 784 grams (1.73 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 736 not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $773 $140