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Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69
Nikon D4 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3S
  • Refreshed by Nikon D4s
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon D4 and Samsung SL202, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D4 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the D4 (Full frame) and SL202 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D4 was released 2 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the D4 grades vs the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Samsung SL202

 D4 SL202 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon D4

 SL202 D4 

Common features in the Nikon D4 and Samsung SL202

 D4 SL202 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D4 features external dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D4 compared to the SL202.

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D4 and SL202 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D4 and SL202.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D4 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D4 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent D4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D4 Street photography information
Samsung SL202 Street photography information
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4 Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
59
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
27
rather wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
27
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon D4Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon D4 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3280 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD with brightness control -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed 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
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2965 not tested
Other
Battery life 2600 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL18 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CompactFlash, XQD SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $4,500 $140