Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202
93 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung SL202
L22 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon L22
SL202 | L22 |
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Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung SL202
L22 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
See the Nikon L22 and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |