Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL102
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
- Revealed February 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2009
- Alternate Name is ES55
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Here, we will be looking at the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2100 IS was announced 2 months after the SL102 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the A2100 IS matches up vs the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung SL102
| A2100 IS | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon A2100 IS
| SL102 | A2100 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung SL102
| A2100 IS | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2100 IS features outer dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the SL102.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and SL102.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A2100 IS to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street photography with Canon A2100 IS
Street photography with Samsung SL102
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Canon A2100 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lighter than competition (116g)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Canon A2100 IS Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
great max aperture (f)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Samsung SL102 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Samsung SL102 |
| Also Known as | - | ES55 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-216mm (6.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $220 | $130 |
