Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL202
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
- Announced August 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 200 IS
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known as PL50
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Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD980 IS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SD980 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the SL202 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD980 IS matches up vs the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Samsung SL202. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung SL202
| SD980 IS | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2009 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SD980 IS
| SL202 | SD980 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung SL202
| SD980 IS | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS offers outside measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SD980 IS versus the SL202.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD980 IS and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and SL202.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SD980 IS to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SD980 IS will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Samsung SL202 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD980 IS | Samsung SL202 |
| Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 200 IS | PL50 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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 | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 53 x 23mm (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 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 model | NB-6L | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | - | $140 |