Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202
93 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung SL202
A810 | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon A810
SL202 | A810 |
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Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung SL202
A810 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Canon A810 versus Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A810 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |