Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung SL202
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL50

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was revealed at a similar time to the SL202 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung SL202
SD1200 IS | SL202 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SD1200 IS
SL202 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung SL202
SD1200 IS | SL202 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS has external measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).
See the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the SL202.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and SL202.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Samsung SL202 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 260 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $250 | $140 |