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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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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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The AW100 was unveiled 2 years after the SL102 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Samsung SL102

 AW100 SL102 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon AW100

 SL102 AW100 

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Samsung SL102

 AW100 SL102 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
55
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
33
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
67
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
30
great maximum aperture (f)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon AW100 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Samsung SL102
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