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Nikon A100 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon A100 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2016
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon A100 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was released 7 years later than the SL620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A100 grades against the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung SL620

 A100 SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2009Fresher by 85 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon A100

 SL620 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung SL620

 A100 SL620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon A100 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A100 against the SL620.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and SL620.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A100 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A100
Street photography with Samsung SL620
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography information
Samsung SL620 Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (250 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A100
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
70
great battery power (250 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery power (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Samsung SL620
 Nikon Coolpix A100Samsung SL620
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.1 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $162 $200