Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL102
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced May 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Alternative Name is ES55

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was introduced 5 months later than the SL102 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up against the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung SL102
SX200 IS | SL102 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX200 IS
SL102 | SX200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL102
SX200 IS | SL102 | |||
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Launched | May 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS provides external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL102 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the SL102.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and SL102.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX200 IS to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung SL102 |
Also called as | - | ES55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $329 | $130 |