Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL202
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2011
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL50
Photography Glossary Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL202, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S3100 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3100 was introduced 2 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S3100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3100 matches up against the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3100 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung SL202
| S3100 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S3100
| SL202 | S3100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung SL202
| S3100 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3100 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S3100 and the SL202.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and SL202.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S3100 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S3100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung SL202 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung SL202 |
| Also called | - | PL50 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | 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 exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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 | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 118 gr (0.26 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $139 | $140 |
