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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon A3500 IS versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 3 years after the SL202 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3500 IS scores vs the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung SL202

 A3500 IS SL202 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon A3500 IS

 SL202 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung SL202

 A3500 IS SL202 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3500 IS provides outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A3500 IS vs the SL202.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and SL202.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A3500 IS to render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
27
rather wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
34
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
27
rather wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $115 $140