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Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon S110
Samsung SL202
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S120 was released 4 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S120 grades against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung SL202

 S120 SL202 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon S120

 SL202 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung SL202

 S120 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon S120 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S120 vs the SL202.

Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S120 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S120 and SL202.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S120 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon S120 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S120 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
24
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (217g)
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S120
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
67
boasts touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (217 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
57
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
26
fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
35
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (217g)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon S120 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot S120Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-26 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $449 $140