Canon N vs Samsung SL202
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
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Canon N vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon N vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung SL202
N | SL202 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon N
SL202 | N |
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Common features in the Canon N and Samsung SL202
N | SL202 | |||
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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).
Check the Canon N vs Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon N vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |