Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202
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![Nikon Coolpix S9300 front Nikon Coolpix S9300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300/Nikon-S9300-front.jpg)
![Samsung SL202 front Samsung SL202 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL202/Samsung-SL202-front.jpg)
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33 Features
17 Overall
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung SL202
S9300 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S9300
SL202 | S9300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung SL202
S9300 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
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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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Samsung-SL202-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Samsung-SL202-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-vs-Samsung-SL202-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |