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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was brought out 3 years after the SL202 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S9300 scores versus the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung SL202

 S9300 SL202 
LaunchedJuly 2012February 2009Newer by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S9300

 SL202 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung SL202

 S9300 SL202 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 provides outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S9300 versus the SL202.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S9300 to give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S9300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average (215g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $140