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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX710 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 5 years after the SL102 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung SL102

 SX700 HS SL102 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 63 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX700 HS

 SL102 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung SL102

 SX700 HS SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX700 HS and the SL102.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and SL102 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and SL102.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
lighter than others (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average (269 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than others (116 grams)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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great maximum aperture (f)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSamsung SL102
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AEB
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $130