Nikon S02 vs Samsung SL620

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S02 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly close but the S02 (1/3") and SL620 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S02 was manufactured 4 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S02 grades versus the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S02 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S02 provides outside measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S02 versus Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S02 vs the SL620.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and SL620 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S02 and SL620.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S02 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S02 will render more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer S02 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.