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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was introduced very close to the SL102 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX10 IS grades against the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung SL102

 SX10 IS SL102 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX10 IS

 SL102 SX10 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL102

 SX10 IS SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS provides outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the SL102.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and SL102 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and SL102.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
39
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detect focus
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography info
Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
34
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (600g)
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung SL102
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $275 $130