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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was launched 6 years after the SL102 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX610 HS scores vs the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung SL102

 SX610 HS SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX610 HS

 SL102 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung SL102

 SX610 HS SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS against the SL102.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and SL102.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
24
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography advice
Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (191 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
61
lighter than competition (116 grams)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
26
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
29
good max aperture (f)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung SL102
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 270 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $214 $130