Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Revealed July 2014
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL50

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was revealed 5 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung SL202
SX400 IS | SL202 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 67 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX400 IS
SL202 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SL202
SX400 IS | SL202 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the SL202.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SL202 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and SL202.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to produce more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung SL202 |
Also Known as | - | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-07-29 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 313 gr (0.69 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 190 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | 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 | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $229 | $140 |