Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL102
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Other Name is ES55

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was brought out 4 years after the SL102 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX170 IS grades vs the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung SL102
SX170 IS | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 57 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX170 IS
SL102 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung SL102
SX170 IS | SL102 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS provides external dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung SL102 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX170 IS and the SL102.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and SL102 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and SL102.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung SL102 |
Otherwise known as | - | ES55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
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 focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 gr (0.55 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 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 life | 300 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $130 |