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Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Refreshed by Nikon P7100
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Nikon P7000 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly similar but the P7000 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7000 was introduced 22 months after the SL202 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the P7000 scores vs the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Samsung SL202

 P7000 SL202 
IntroducedNovember 2010February 2009More modern by 22 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon P7000

 SL202 P7000 

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Samsung SL202

 P7000 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 comes with external measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7000 compared to the SL202.

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and SL202 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and SL202.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The P7000 includes the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more modern P7000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography highlights
44
manual focus
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
24
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (310 grams)
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7000 Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7000 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
57
great battery life (350 shots)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (310 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7000 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
52
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
26
fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
comes with external mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (310 grams)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7000 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-11-23 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash 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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 310 gr (0.68 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $354 $140