Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL102

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 20 months later than the SL102 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS grades against the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS versus the SL102.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and SL102 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and SL102.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX130 IS to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.