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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon SX510 HS
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 3 years after the SL202 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX500 IS grades against the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung SL202

 SX500 IS SL202 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009Newer by 43 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX500 IS

 SL202 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung SL202

 SX500 IS SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the SL202.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and SL202 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and SL202.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/1,600s)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
59
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (195 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
27
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Samsung SL202
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSamsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-21 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $140