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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung SL202

 S6100 SL202 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S6100

 SL202 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung SL202

 S6100 SL202 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6100
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6100
Travel photography with Samsung SL202
64
supports touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
27
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Samsung SL202
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