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Canon D30 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon D30 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
Photography Glossary

Canon D30 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon D30 and Samsung SL202, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D30 was revealed 5 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D30 matches up versus the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung SL202

 D30 SL202 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 61 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon D30

 SL202 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung SL202

 D30 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon D30 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon D30 and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D30 and the SL202.

Canon D30 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and SL202.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon D30 to offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher D30 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
24
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D30
Street photography with Samsung SL202
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon D30 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot D30Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-12 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 300 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $140