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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 6 years after the SL202 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX420 IS matches up against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung SL202

 SX420 IS SL202 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 84 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX420 IS

 SL202 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung SL202

 SX420 IS SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS against the SL202.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SL202 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and SL202.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to give you more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX420 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
41
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging information
Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 195 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $140