Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Launched February 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon S9700
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL50

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Nikon S9900 versus Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S9900 was announced 6 years after the SL202 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the S9900 matches up vs the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung SL202
S9900 | SL202 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 73 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S9900
SL202 | S9900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL202
S9900 | SL202 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9900 provides external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S9900 versus Samsung SL202 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9900 vs the SL202.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and SL202 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and SL202.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9900 to result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S9900 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Samsung SL202 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 life | 300 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $300 | $140 |