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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW110
  • New Model is Nikon AW130
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon AW120 and Samsung SL202, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was announced 5 years after the SL202 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AW120 grades versus the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Samsung SL202

 AW120 SL202 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon AW120

 SL202 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Samsung SL202

 AW120 SL202 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the AW120 against the SL202.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and SL202 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and SL202.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon AW120 to produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer AW120 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
69
better than average battery (350 per charge)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
27
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 350 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $140