Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202
64 Imaging
32 Features
53 Overall
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94 Imaging
32 Features
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2009
(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 referred to as PL50

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was manufactured 2 months after the SL202 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung SL202
SX1 IS | SL202 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX1 IS
SL202 | SX1 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL202
SX1 IS | SL202 | |||
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Launched | March 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS against the SL202.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SL202 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and SL202.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung SL202 |
Also Known as | - | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-03-27 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | 615 grams (1.36 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 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 | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $600 | $140 |