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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Samsung SL202
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SD970 IS versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was unveiled within a month of the SL202 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SD970 IS matches up vs the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung SL202

 SD970 IS SL202 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SD970 IS

 SL202 SD970 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung SL202

 SD970 IS SL202 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with 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") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD970 IS versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the SL202.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and SL202.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SD970 IS to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
26
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
24
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
26
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 990 IS PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $140