Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL202

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 4 years after the SL202 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX280 HS grades against the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS vs the SL202.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and SL202.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX280 HS to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.