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Canon N vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon N vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
Photography Glossary

Canon N vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon N vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The N was introduced 3 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the N scores vs the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung SL202

 N SL202 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon N

 SL202 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung SL202

 N SL202 
Manually focus No manual focusing

Canon N vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon N has exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the N against the SL202.

Canon N vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and SL202.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon N to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent N will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
72
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Canon N vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung SL202
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 2248 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-9L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $140