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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6400 and Samsung SL202, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was launched 3 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S6400 matches up against the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung SL202

 S6400 SL202 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S6400

 SL202 S6400 

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung SL202

 S6400 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S6400 versus the SL202.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and SL202.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6400 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S6400 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6400
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6400 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
63
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (160 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6400 Vlogging details
Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (150 grams)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-22 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" 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 160 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $140