Canon A800 vs Samsung SL102

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A800 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled 2 years after the SL102 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A800 scores versus the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Samsung SL102. The full galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 features external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon A800 versus Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A800 versus the SL102.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent A800 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.