Canon S100 vs Samsung SL202
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Canon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Launched December 2011
- Old Model is Canon S95
- Renewed by Canon S110
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also Known as PL50

Canon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon S100 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S100 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

The S100 was introduced 2 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S100 matches up vs the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are available at Canon S100 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Samsung SL202
S100 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | December 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon S100
SL202 | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Samsung SL202
S100 | SL202 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon S100 versus Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S100 compared to the SL202.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and SL202.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S100 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon S100 will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern S100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot S100 | Samsung SL202 |
Also referred to as | - | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-12-22 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
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 area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | 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 | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" 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 | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $429 | $140 |