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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 110 IS
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was launched at a similar time to the SL202 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD960 IS matches up versus the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung SL202

 SD960 IS SL202 
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SD960 IS

 SL202 SD960 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung SL202

 SD960 IS SL202 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has external measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD960 IS versus the SL202.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD960 IS and SL202.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SD960 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
36
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
26
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
27
quite wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung SL202
Other name Digital IXUS 110 IS PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 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
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost - $140