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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon G11
(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
Samsung SL102
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung SL102

 G11 SL102 
RevealedDecember 2009January 2009Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon G11

 SL102 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung SL102

 G11 SL102 
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).

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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.

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
47
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
24
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
64
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (375 grams)
55
lighter than average (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
57
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (375g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than average (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
26
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging features
Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
60
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (375g)
29
very good maximum aperture (f)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot G11Samsung SL102
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