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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung SL202

 SX400 IS SL202 
AnnouncedJuly 2014February 2009More recent by 67 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX400 IS

 SL202 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SL202

 SX400 IS SL202 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Samsung SL202
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (190 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
60
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
pretty wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
27
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung SL202
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