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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S8000 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was introduced 17 months later than the SL202 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S8000 scores against the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung SL202

 S8000 SL202 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S8000

 SL202 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung SL202

 S8000 SL202 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8000 versus Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S8000 vs the SL202.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and SL202.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S8000 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S8000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $140