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Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S30 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S30 (1/3") and SL202 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was revealed 2 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S30 matches up vs the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung SL202

 S30 SL202 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S30

 SL202 S30 

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung SL202

 S30 SL202 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S30 versus the SL202.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S30 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and SL202.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The S30 provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The fresher S30 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S30
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
25
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
25
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
51
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (214g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
52
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (214g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
26
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL202 Vlogging highlights
23
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others (214 grams)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S30Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Samsung SL202
Alternate name - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 240 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $119 $140