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Canon N100 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Canon N100 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon N100 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very similar but the N100 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was launched 4 years after the SL202 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the N100 matches up vs the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung SL202

 N100 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon N100

 SL202 N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung SL202

 N100 SL202 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N100 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon N100 versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the N100 compared to the SL202.

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and SL202 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The N100 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon N100 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern N100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
features face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
25
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N100
Street photography with Samsung SL202
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (289g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
65
great battery power (330 shots)
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (289g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
has microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average (289g)
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Canon N100 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 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 330 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $349 $140