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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
83
Imaging
33
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Successor is Canon G12
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The G11 was launched 11 months after the SL202 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the G11 matches up vs the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Samsung SL202

 G11 SL202 
LaunchedDecember 2009February 2009Newer by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon G11

 SL202 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Samsung SL202

 G11 SL202 
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G11 versus the SL202.

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and SL202 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and SL202.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The G11 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern G11 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
24
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (375g)
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G11
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
56
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (375g)
low MP (10MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
46
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
26
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
59
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (375 grams)
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon G11 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot G11Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-12-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 169 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-7L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $140