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Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A810 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 3 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the A810 grades versus the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung SL202

 A810 SL202 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon A810

 SL202 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung SL202

 A810 SL202 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has proportions 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 differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A810 versus the SL202.

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and SL202.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A810 to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer A810 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
65
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
27
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
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
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $99 $140