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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Photography Glossary

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured about the same time to the SL202 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX10 IS grades versus the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung SL202

 SX10 IS SL202 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX10 IS

 SL202 SX10 IS 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL202

 SX10 IS SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS has got outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL202 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 vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS vs the SL202.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SL202 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and SL202.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
comes with face detect focusing
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (600g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (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 SL202
52
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (600 grams)
27
really wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $275 $140