Canon S110 vs Samsung SL102

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon S110 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S110 (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The S110 was unveiled 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S110 grades vs the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S110 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S110 and the SL102.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S110 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and SL102.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S110 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon S110 will give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern S110 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.