Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL202

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 9 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX70 HS grades vs the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS has outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS versus the SL202.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and SL202 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX70 HS and SL202.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to deliver greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.