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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released August 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6200 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 2 years after the SL202 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S6200 matches up against the SL202 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung SL202

 S6200 SL202 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S6200

 SL202 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung SL202

 S6200 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S6200 versus the SL202.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and SL202.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6200 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S6200 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
24
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
70
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
26
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE 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 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 data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 160 gr (0.35 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $229 $140