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Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon L26 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L26 was released 2 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the L26 grades vs the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung SL202

 L26 SL202 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon L26

 SL202 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung SL202

 L26 SL202 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L26 versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L26 vs the SL202.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and SL202.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L26 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer L26 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
27
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
27
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" 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 life 200 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $70 $140