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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(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
Samsung SL202
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Samsung SL202

 SX40 HS SL202 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2009Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX40 HS

 SL202 SX40 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung SL202

 SX40 HS SL202 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX40 HS
Street photography with Samsung SL202
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (600g)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX40 HS
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
42
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
54
good battery (380 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (600g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
38
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (600g)
27
really wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSSamsung SL202
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