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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
Samsung SL202
(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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L22 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was released 12 months after the SL202 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L22 grades vs the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung SL202

 L22 SL202 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon L22

 SL202 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung SL202

 L22 SL202 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L22 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L22 vs the SL202.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and SL202.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L22 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern L22 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging details
Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
27
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $130 $140