Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL102

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX600 HS grades versus the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung SL102. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS against the SL102.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and SL102.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX600 HS to offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.