Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102
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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Launched December 2009
- Replacement is Canon G12
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES55

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the G11 (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The G11 was unveiled 12 months after the SL102 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G11 matches up vs the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G11 and Samsung SL102. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G11 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung SL102
G11 | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | December 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon G11
SL102 | G11 |
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Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung SL102
G11 | SL102 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G11 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G11 against the SL102.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and SL102 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and SL102.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The G11 has the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The newer G11 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G11 | Samsung SL102 |
Also called as | - | ES55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-12-16 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 grams (0.83 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-7L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $600 | $130 |