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Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MII
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 Known as PL50
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Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the G7 X (1") and SL202 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was revealed 5 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the G7 X matches up against the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Samsung SL202

 G7 X SL202 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2009Fresher by 68 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon G7 X

 SL202 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Samsung SL202

 G7 X SL202 

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X offers physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the G7 X versus the SL202.

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and SL202 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and SL202.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G7 X will deliver greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer G7 X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
25
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Samsung SL202
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than average (304g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
56
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
80
lighter than average (304 grams)
supports touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (210 shots)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
69
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (210 shots)
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
81
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (304 grams)
missing mic support
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon G7 X vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot G7 XSamsung SL202
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-09-15 2009-02-17
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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 31 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 40 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $490 $140