Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung SL202
69 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2014
- Superseded the Canon SX510 HS
- Updated by Canon SX530 HS
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is PL50

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung SL202, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX520 HS was revealed 5 years after the SL202 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX520 HS scores against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Samsung SL202
SX520 HS | SL202 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 67 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX520 HS
SL202 | SX520 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung SL202
SX520 HS | SL202 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS versus the SL202.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and SL202 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and SL202.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Samsung SL202 |
Other name | - | PL50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441 grams (0.97 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $219 | $140 |