Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL202
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL202 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
- Earlier Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL50
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX170 IS was announced 4 years after the SL202 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS scores versus the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung SL202
SX170 IS | SL202 | |||
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Introduced | August 2013 | February 2009 | Newer by 55 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX170 IS
SL202 | SX170 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung SL202
SX170 IS | SL202 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX170 IS comes with 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 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX170 IS vs the SL202.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and SL202 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and SL202.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX170 IS to result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung SL202 |
Also referred to as | - | PL50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-08-22 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 251g (0.55 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 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 life | 300 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $0 | $140 |