• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 216.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Samsung SL201
  • Canon PowerShot A2000 IS
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General
Model Number: SL201 A2000 IS
Alternate Model Number(s): L201  
Camera Format: Ultra Compact Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $169.99 $249.99
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2008-09-15 2008-09-15
Tripod Mount: No Yes
Weight: 3.9 oz (110 g) 8.3 oz (234 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.
(90 x 58 x 19 mm)
4.0 x 2.5 x 1.3 in.
(102 x 64 x 32 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 10.2 10.0
Sensor Format: 1/2.33 inch 1/2.3 inch
Sensor size: 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.68 microns 1.69 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type:    
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:    
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):    
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):    
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):    
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3),
3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2)
3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9),
2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3),
2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2) JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 1.3
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (30)
320x240 (15)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
160x120 (15)
Movie File Format: AVI (Motion JPEG) AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: No
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: n/a Canon Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 35 - 105mm 36 - 216mm
Focal Length (actual):   6.4 - 38.4mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x 6.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.0(W) - f/5.6(T) f/3.2 (W) - f/5.9 (T)
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 10 - 80 cm
3.9 - 31.5 in
1 - 50 cm
0.4 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 5.0x Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detect (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF) Contrast Detect; 9-point AiAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZone
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: No Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD LCD
Viewfinder Type:    
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.7 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:   10.0x
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Auto, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (*3200 in special scene mode)
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/1500 - 8 sec 1/1600 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (at center or linked to single AF point), and Face Detect
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No No
Shutter Priority: No No
Full Manual Exposure: Yes No
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Night scene, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow. Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot,
Self Timer:   2 ,10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red-eye Fix Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: Wide : 0.4m - 3.0m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO) 1.0-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1.6-6.7 ft./50cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Max Flash Sync:   1/500
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: n/a n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC SD / SDHC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No No
Uncompressed Format:    
Movie File Format: AVI (Motion JPEG) AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory: 16.0 MB No memory included
Included Memory Type: Internal  
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: No No
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended): DC input (4.2v)  
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):   2.10
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):    
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):   1.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   4
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):   0.58 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):   0.73 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):   0.94 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):   0.076 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:   2.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:   2.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:   11.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):   500 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary SLB-0837(B) (800mAh) 2 x AA
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary SLB-0837 Lithium Ion rechargeable 2 x Alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: Samsung Master, Adobe Reader Canon software suite
OS Compatibility: Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS 10.3 or higher Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: The SL201 features Face Detection, Self Portrait, and Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology. Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Digic III Image Processor.