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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Nikon A1000 and Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 10 years after the SL102 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1000 grades versus the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Samsung SL102

 A1000 SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2009Newer by 123 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon A1000

 SL102 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Samsung SL102

 A1000 SL102 

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 has got exterior measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1000 compared to the SL102.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and SL102 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and SL102.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to result in more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern A1000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
25
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Samsung SL102
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
lighter than competition (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A1000
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
73
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
low battery life (250 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
62
lighter than competition (116g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
73
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
missing microphone jack
30
great max aperture (f)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-01-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $477 $130