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Canon S90 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon S90
(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
  • Released April 2010
  • Successor is Canon S95
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Canon S90 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S90 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively close but the S90 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The S90 was launched 14 months after the SL202 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S90 scores against the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Samsung SL202

 S90 SL202 
ReleasedApril 2010February 2009More modern by 14 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon S90

 SL202 S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Samsung SL202

 S90 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S90 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S90 and the SL202.

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S90 and SL202.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The S90 has got the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher S90 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
25
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S90
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
63
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
27
pretty wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon S90 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot S90Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $599 $140