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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX270 HS
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
Photography Glossary

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS grades vs the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung SL102

 SX260 HS SL102 
RevealedJune 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX260 HS

 SL102 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung SL102

 SX260 HS SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the SL102.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and SL102.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX260 HS to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
has face detect focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors in class (231 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (230 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (231g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
30
great maximum aperture (f)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSamsung SL102
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-04 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 -
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $349 $130