Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES55
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SL102 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX120 IS was brought out 8 months after the SL102 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung SL102
SX120 IS | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | January 2009 | Newer by 8 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX120 IS
SL102 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung SL102
SX120 IS | SL102 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS features outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the SL102.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and SL102 is 87 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and SL102.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The more recent SX120 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung SL102 |
Also called as | - | ES55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 285g (0.63 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $249 | $130 |