Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung SL102

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was unveiled 4 years after the SL102 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX50 HS scores versus the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Samsung SL102. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS against the SL102.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and SL102 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and SL102.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX50 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SX50 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.