Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL202

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 17 months after the SL202 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX210 IS scores versus the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung SL202 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the SL202.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and SL202.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.