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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX30 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was revealed 17 months after the SL202 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung SL202

 SX20 IS SL202 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX20 IS

 SL202 SX20 IS 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung SL202

 SX20 IS SL202 
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS offers physical 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 SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS and the SL202.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and SL202 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and SL202.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX20 IS to show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX20 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography features
Samsung SL202 Street photography features
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
34
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX20 IS
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
50
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
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, 15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $140