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Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S630 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out about the same time to the SL202 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S630 scores vs the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Samsung SL202

 S630 SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S630

 SL202 S630 

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Samsung SL202

 S630 SL202 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S630 versus the SL202.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and SL202.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S630 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
56
flash built-in
long reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S630Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-L12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $240 $140