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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 4 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S5200 scores versus the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung SL820

 S5200 SL820 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S5200

 SL820 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung SL820

 S5200 SL820 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 features outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S5200 vs the SL820.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and SL820.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern S5200 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography factors
Samsung SL820 Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5200
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
27
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL820 Travel photography advice
68
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
32
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146g (0.32 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 160 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $280