Canon G16 vs Samsung SL202

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon G16 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly close but the G16 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G16 was released 4 years after the SL202 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the G16 matches up against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 & Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the G16 compared to the SL202.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SL202 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and SL202.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G16 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G16 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer G16 will have an edge in sensor tech.