Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202
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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung SL202
G15 | SL202 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 44 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon G15
SL202 | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung SL202
G15 | SL202 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon G15 and Samsung SL202 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |