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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(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
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
  • Alternative Name is PL50
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung SL202

 S5100 SL202 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S5100

 SL202 S5100 

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung SL202

 S5100 SL202 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5100
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (132g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5100
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Samsung SL202
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