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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
Samsung SL102
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung SL102

 SX120 IS SL102 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX120 IS

 SL102 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung SL102

 SX120 IS SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX120 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
33
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
25
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
55
lighter than average in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (285g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (285 grams)
30
fast max aperture (f)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung SL102
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