Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Announced August 2011
- Successor is Nikon AW110
(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
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES55
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon AW100 versus Samsung SL102, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the AW100 grades versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Samsung SL102. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung SL102
AW100 | SL102 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 32 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon AW100
SL102 | AW100 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung SL102
AW100 | SL102 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Nikon AW100 versus Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AW100 vs the SL102.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and SL102.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW100 to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher AW100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Samsung SL102 |
Also referred to as | - | ES55 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $299 | $130 |