Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL202
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2018
- Earlier Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is PL50

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung SL202, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was released 9 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX740 HS scores vs the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung SL202
SX740 HS | SL202 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 116 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Canon SX740 HS
SL202 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung SL202
SX740 HS | SL202 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX740 HS against the SL202.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and SL202 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and SL202.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX740 HS to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Samsung SL202 |
Also called | - | PL50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-07-31 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 pounds) | 168g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $400 | $140 |