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Canon N100 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Canon N100 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon N100 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty close but the N100 (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The N100 was unveiled 5 years after the SL102 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the N100 grades versus the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung SL102

 N100 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon N100

 SL102 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung SL102

 N100 SL102 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the N100 versus the SL102.

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the N100 and SL102 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and SL102.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon N100 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher N100 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
33
manual focus
features face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
25
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Samsung SL102
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (289 grams)
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography info
Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
65
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (289g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
27
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (289 grams)
30
good max aperture (f)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon N100 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type 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, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (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 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $349 $130