Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
- New Model is Canon SX50 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL50

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung SL202, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX40 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up against the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung SL202. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Samsung SL202
SX40 HS | SL202 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX40 HS
SL202 | SX40 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung SL202
SX40 HS | SL202 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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 the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung SL202 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS and the SL202.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and SL202 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and SL202.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX40 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Samsung SL202 |
Other name | - | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-09-15 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 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 | 380 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $330 | $140 |