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Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was introduced 2 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S100 grades against the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung SL202

 S100 SL202 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kClearer display (+590k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S100

 SL202 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung SL202

 S100 SL202 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S100 compared to the SL202.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and SL202.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger S100 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S100
Street photography with Samsung SL202
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
65
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
27
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
27
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 820k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
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, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $240 $140