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Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L24 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was released 2 years after the SL202 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L24 matches up versus the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung SL202

 L24 SL202 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon L24

 SL202 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung SL202

 L24 SL202 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L24 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Nikon L24 versus Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L24 vs the SL202.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and SL202.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L24 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern L24 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography features
33
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
25
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
27
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Samsung SL202
Other name - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
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 All around 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 220 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $140