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Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Older Model is Nikon L100
  • Renewed by Nikon L120
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L110 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was revealed 14 months later than the SL102 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L110 matches up vs the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Samsung SL102

 L110 SL102 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 14 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon L110

 SL102 L110 

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Samsung SL102

 L110 SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L110 compared to the SL102.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and SL102 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and SL102.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L110 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The newer L110 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography info
Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
great max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
30
great max aperture (f)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix L110Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 13.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406g (0.90 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $130