Canon 550D vs Samsung SL202
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Canon 550D vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 530g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Other Name is EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
- Previous Model is Canon 500D
- Newer Model is Canon 600D
(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
- Released February 2009
- Also referred to as PL50

Canon 550D vs Samsung SL202 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 550D versus Samsung SL202, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the 550D (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

The 550D was announced 14 months after the SL202 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 550D scores versus the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 550D vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 550D and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 550D over the Samsung SL202
550D | SL202 | |||
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Released | April 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon 550D
SL202 | 550D |
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Common features in the Canon 550D and Samsung SL202
550D | SL202 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon 550D vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 550D features external dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon 550D versus Samsung SL202 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 550D compared to the SL202.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 550D and SL202 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Canon 550D vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 550D and SL202.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 550D having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon 550D will provide you with more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 550D provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 550D vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 550D vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon EOS 550D | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon EOS 550D | Samsung SL202 |
Alternative name | EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4 | PL50 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-04-01 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT color liquid-crystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 530 grams (1.17 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 807 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E8 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $599 | $140 |