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Nikon L100 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon L100 versus Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was announced at a similar time to the SL820 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L100 grades against the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung SL820

 L100 SL820 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon L100

 SL820 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung SL820

 L100 SL820 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Nikon L100 versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L100 vs the SL820.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and SL820 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and SL820.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung SL820 to deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
39
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
25
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix L100Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" 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 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $280