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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Older Model is 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon P7700 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was manufactured 4 years after the SL202 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P7700 grades versus the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Samsung SL202

 P7700 SL202 
LaunchedMay 2013February 2009Newer by 53 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon P7700

 SL202 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Samsung SL202

 P7700 SL202 
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7700 provides external measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P7700 versus Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P7700 vs the SL202.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and SL202 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and SL202.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon P7700 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer P7700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
46
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
25
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7700
Street photography with Samsung SL202
64
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (392g)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (392g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
75
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
heavier than competition in class (392g)
27
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-05-28 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $140