Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung SL102

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was revealed 21 months later than the SL102 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX30 IS grades vs the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS versus the SL102.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and SL102 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and SL102.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX30 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.