Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung SL202
SX260 HS | SL202 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 41 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX260 HS
SL202 | SX260 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung SL202
SX260 HS | SL202 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |