Nikon A1000 vs Samsung SL102

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

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.

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

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.