Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SL102

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 3 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX150 IS grades vs the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS against the SL102.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SL102 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and SL102.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.