Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL202

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon L19 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the L19 (1/2.5") and SL202 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was unveiled around the same time to the SL202 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L19 matches up vs the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L19 versus Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the L19 compared to the SL202.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and SL202.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung SL202 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.