Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced February 2011
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Also Known as PL50

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Here is a complete analysis of the Nikon S6100 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6100 was manufactured 2 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S6100 scores against the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung SL202
S6100 | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S6100
SL202 | S6100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung SL202
S6100 | SL202 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S6100 and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S6100 versus the SL202.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and SL202.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S6100 to give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S6100 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Samsung SL202 |
Also Known as | - | PL50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 210 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $195 | $140 |