Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Samsung SL202
AW120 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon AW120
SL202 | AW120 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Samsung SL202
AW120 | SL202 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon AW120 and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |