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Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
Photography Glossary

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon A1200 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 2 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A1200 grades versus the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung SL102

 A1200 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon A1200

 SL102 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung SL102

 A1200 SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A1200 versus the SL102.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and SL102.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A1200 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent A1200 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Samsung SL102 Street photography details
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
23
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average in class (116g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
27
rather wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
30
good max aperture (f)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $109 $130