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Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Announced June 2013
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S31 and Samsung SL202, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very similar but the S31 (1/2.9") and SL202 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was unveiled 4 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S31 matches up against the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Samsung SL202

 S31 SL202 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2009More recent by 53 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S31

 SL202 S31 

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Samsung SL202

 S31 SL202 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S31 and Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S31 versus the SL202.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and SL202 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and SL202.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The S31 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The younger S31 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S31
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
25
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S31
Street photography with Samsung SL202
52
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S31
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
24
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
59
environment proofing
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S31
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
24
very good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not great (29mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
27
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S31Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S31 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 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 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $140