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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(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
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL50
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung SL202

 S9900 SL202 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon S9900

 SL202 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL202

 S9900 SL202 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
37
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
68
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (289 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Sports photography highlights
53
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
77
lighter than average (289g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
73
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing external mic jack
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Samsung SL202
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