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Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon W300 versus Samsung SL202, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 8 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the W300 grades versus the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung SL202

 W300 SL202 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2009More recent by 101 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon W300

 SL202 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung SL202

 W300 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Nikon W300 versus Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the W300 vs the SL202.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and SL202.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon W300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger W300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
24
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
73
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Coolpix W300Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Samsung SL202
Other name - PL50
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-05-31 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options - 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 life 280 photographs -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $387 $140