Canon S90 vs Samsung SL102
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Canon S90 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Refreshed by Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES55

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon S90 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

The S90 was unveiled 16 months after the SL102 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S90 scores versus the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Samsung SL102
S90 | SL102 | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon S90
SL102 | S90 |
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Common features in the Canon S90 and Samsung SL102
S90 | SL102 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon S90 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon S90 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Canon S90 versus Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S90 compared to the SL102.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and SL102.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The S90 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The younger S90 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Samsung SL102 |
Also called as | - | ES55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-04-08 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $599 | $130 |