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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A2400 IS versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung SL102

 A2400 IS SL102 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon A2400 IS

 SL102 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung SL102

 A2400 IS SL102 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS versus the SL102.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and SL102.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer A2400 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography details
Samsung SL102 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (126 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSamsung SL102
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 126 grams (0.28 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 life 190 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $149 $130