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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Samsung SL202
(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 Known as PL50
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung SL202, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was brought out 19 months later than the SL202 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX130 IS scores against the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung SL202

 SX130 IS SL202 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX130 IS

 SL202 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung SL202

 SX130 IS SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the SL202.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SL202 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and SL202.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX130 IS to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX130 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
24
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
26
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
27
quite wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung SL202
Alternate name - PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $140