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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Announced March 2009
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung SL202

 SX1 IS SL202 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX1 IS

 SL202 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL202

 SX1 IS SL202 
LaunchedMarch 2009February 2009Same age
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
45
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
24
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
56
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
32
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
low MP (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
44
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
26
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
57
quite wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (615g)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung SL202
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