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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Newer Model is Canon G16
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
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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon G15 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was launched 3 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G15 scores versus the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung SL202

 G15 SL202 
IntroducedSeptember 2012February 2009Fresher by 44 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon G15

 SL202 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung SL202

 G15 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G15 and the SL202.

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and SL202 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and SL202.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G15 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G15 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent G15 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G15
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
48
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
25
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (352g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging info
Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (352 grams)
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot G15Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $140