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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 3 months after the SL102 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX1 IS grades vs the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung SL102

 SX1 IS SL102 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX1 IS

 SL102 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL102

 SX1 IS SL102 
ReleasedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS offers physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the SL102.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and SL102 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and SL102.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
46
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
25
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography details
Samsung SL102 Street photography details
56
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (615g)
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (615 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (116g)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
57
really wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (615 grams)
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung SL102
Alternate name - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 615 gr (1.36 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $130