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Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A2300 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was brought out 3 years after the SL202 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the A2300 scores against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung SL202

 A2300 SL202 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon A2300

 SL202 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung SL202

 A2300 SL202 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A2300 and the SL202.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and SL202.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer A2300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
24
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
31
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
66
lighter than others in class (125g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
26
rather wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
27
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot A2300Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 life 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $139 $140