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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon S3300 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 2 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S3300 matches up against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung SL202

 S3300 SL202 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S3300

 SL202 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung SL202

 S3300 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 has external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 and Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S3300 versus the SL202.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer S3300 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
25
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
41
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
27
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128g (0.28 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (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 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 180 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $99 $140