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Canon G16 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Canon G15
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Canon G16 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G16 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was revealed 4 years after the SL102 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the G16 matches up against the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung SL102

 G16 SL102 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009More modern by 60 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon G16

 SL102 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung SL102

 G16 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 provides exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G16 compared to the SL102.

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and SL102 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and SL102.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G16 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G16 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
25
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G16
Street photography with Samsung SL102
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (356 grams)
55
lighter than others (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
64
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than others (356g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
62
lighter than others (116 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than others (356 grams)
30
fast max aperture (f)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon G16 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $499 $130