Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL102

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was released 19 months after the SL102 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX20 IS scores against the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS comes with external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS versus the SL102.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and SL102 is 65 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and SL102.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX20 IS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX20 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.