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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Launched June 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX270 HS
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 3 years after the SL202 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX260 HS scores versus the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung SL202

 SX260 HS SL202 
ReleasedJune 2012February 2009More modern by 41 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX260 HS

 SL202 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung SL202

 SX260 HS SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX260 HS and the SL202.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and SL202.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX260 HS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX260 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
24
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (231g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competitors (231 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX260 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
26
decently wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX260 HS
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (231 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
27
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSamsung SL202
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-04 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 230 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $349 $140