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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Launched November 2013
Samsung SL202
(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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P7800 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the P7800 (1/1.7") and SL202 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was unveiled 4 years after the SL202 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P7800 scores against the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung SL202

 P7800 SL202 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2009Newer by 59 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon P7800

 SL202 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung SL202

 P7800 SL202 
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 has physical measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Nikon P7800 and Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the P7800 and the SL202.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and SL202 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and SL202.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon P7800 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher P7800 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P7800
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
46
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
25
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
65
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (399 grams)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography information
Samsung SL202 Sports photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (399 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
27
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
more heavy than average (399 grams)
27
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes - 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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