Canon 60Da vs Samsung SL102

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 60Da and Samsung SL102, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and SL102 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The 60Da was manufactured 3 years after the SL102 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 60Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 60Da matches up vs the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60Da and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 60Da Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 60Da enjoys external measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 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).

Take a look at the Canon 60Da and Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 60Da versus the SL102.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and SL102 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and SL102.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 60Da due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 60Da will result in more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 60Da will have an edge in sensor technology.