Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL202
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL50

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A1200 was announced 23 months later than the SL202 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1200 scores vs the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung SL202
A1200 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon A1200
SL202 | A1200 |
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung SL202
A1200 | SL202 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A1200 against the SL202.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and SL202.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1200 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer A1200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung SL202 |
Alternative name | - | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $140 |