Canon S200 vs Samsung SL30
93 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Canon S200 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as ES15

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Canon S200 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The S200 was manufactured 5 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S200 grades against the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung SL30
S200 | SL30 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon S200
SL30 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung SL30
S200 | SL30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon S200 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon S200 vs Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 versus the SL30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and SL30.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S200 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more modern S200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon S200 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung SL30 |
Also called | - | ES15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set 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, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
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 | One | One |
Retail price | $293 | $93 |