Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Released August 2010
(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
- Alternative Name is PL50

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S5100 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S5100 was brought out 19 months later than the SL202 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S5100 matches up against the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung SL202
S5100 | SL202 | |||
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Announced | August 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S5100
SL202 | S5100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung SL202
S5100 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S5100 versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S5100 compared to the SL202.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and SL202.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S5100 to offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer S5100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Samsung SL202 |
Also referred to as | - | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-08-17 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 132 grams (0.29 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | EN-EL10 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $140 |