Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung SL202
| SX10 IS | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
| Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX10 IS
| SL202 | SX10 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL202
| SX10 IS | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung 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 |