Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL102
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Announced March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
(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
- Alternative Name is ES55

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX280 HS was brought out 4 years after the SL102 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung SL102
SX280 HS | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 52 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX280 HS
SL102 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung SL102
SX280 HS | SL102 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the SL102.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and SL102.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX280 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung SL102 |
Also referred to as | - | ES55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-03-21 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 233 gr (0.51 lbs) | 116 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 | 210 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $325 | $130 |