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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
87 Imaging
33 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Released August 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SL202 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was announced 7 months after the SL202 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX120 IS scores against the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung SL202

		

		

			
 SX120 IS SL202 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2009Newer by 7 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX120 IS

		

		

			
 SL202 SX120 IS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung SL202

		

		

			
 SX120 IS SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the SL202.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and SL202 is 87 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and SL202.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh more challenging. The fresher SX120 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX120 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.5")
 no RAW files
25
 supports face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.5")
 no RAW files
 more heavy than others in class (285g)
47
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
26
 image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.5")
 no phase detect autofocus
16
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
51
 flash built-in
 very long zoom (360mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (285g)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
36
 you can focus manually
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.5")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse recording
27
 quite wide (28mm)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX120 IS Vlogging info
Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
23
 image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (36mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than others in class (285g)
27
 quite wide (28mm)
 supports face detection focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-19 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 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 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 285 grams (0.63 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $140