Canon A800 vs Samsung SL202

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A800 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was launched 23 months after the SL202 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A800 matches up against the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A800 & Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 comes with physical 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) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A800 and the SL202.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and SL202.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger A800 will have an edge in sensor technology.