Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SL102

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 5 years after the SL102 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX60 HS matches up against the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS has exterior measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX60 HS versus the SL102.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and SL102 is 61 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and SL102.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX60 HS to deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.