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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 9 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX740 HS scores against the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung SL102

 SX740 HS SL102 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2009Fresher by 117 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX740 HS

 SL102 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung SL102

 SX740 HS SL102 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX740 HS against the SL102.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and SL102 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and SL102.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
24
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography advice
Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (265 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX740 HS
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
75
lighter than competitors (299g)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
low battery power (265 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (265 CIPA)
26
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic jack
29
great maximum aperture (f)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung SL102
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-07-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 265 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $130