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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung SL202 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1000pj was brought out 6 months after the SL202 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1000pj grades vs the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung SL202

 S1000pj SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S1000pj

 SL202 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung SL202

 S1000pj SL202 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj and the SL202.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and SL202.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S1000pj to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
24
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
26
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung SL202
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $289 $140