Nikon D3 vs Samsung SL202
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Nikon D3 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Released April 2008
- Later Model is Nikon D3S
(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
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL50
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Let's look more closely at the Nikon D3 and Samsung SL202, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D3 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the D3 (Full frame) and SL202 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D3 was launched 10 months before the SL202 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the D3 scores vs the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Samsung SL202
| D3 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon D3
| SL202 | D3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 |  | April 2008 | Fresher by 10 months |
Common features in the Nikon D3 and Samsung SL202
| D3 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon D3 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3 provides outer dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D3 versus the SL202.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3 and SL202 is 50 and 94 respectively.
Nikon D3 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3 and SL202.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D3 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon D3 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older D3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D3 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
| Nikon D3 | Samsung SL202 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon D3 | Samsung SL202 |
| Also Known as | - | PL50 |
| Category | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2008-04-18 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 23.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 860.4mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | - |
| Cross focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 309 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
| Video data format | - | 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 | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1300 gr (2.87 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 81 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 2290 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 4300 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2 | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Two | 1 |
| Retail cost | $5,450 | $140 |
