Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL202

Below is a extended review of the Nikon S4300 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 2 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4300 matches up vs the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S4300 and Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S4300 compared to the SL202.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and SL202.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S4300 to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S4300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.