Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung SL202
W300 | SL202 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 101 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon W300
SL202 | W300 |
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Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung SL202
W300 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix W300 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |