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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(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
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung SL202
(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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon A2100 IS versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out very close to the SL202 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2100 IS grades vs the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung SL202

 A2100 IS SL202 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon A2100 IS

 SL202 A2100 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung SL202

 A2100 IS SL202 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, 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") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2100 IS versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS against the SL202.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and SL202.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2100 IS to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
32
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
27
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-02-17
Body design 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-216mm (6.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $220 $140