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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2019
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
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon Z50 versus Samsung SL202, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and SL202 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was released 10 years after the SL202 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z50 scores against the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung SL202

 Z50 SL202 
LaunchedOctober 2019February 2009Newer by 130 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Nikon Z50

 SL202 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung SL202

 Z50 SL202 

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 features external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Z50 against the SL202.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and SL202 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and SL202.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
25
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Samsung SL202
73
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
Samsung SL202 Sports photography features
75
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung SL202
 Nikon Z50Samsung SL202
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Z50 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-10-10 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photos -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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