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Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L120 versus Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L120 was unveiled 2 years after the SL102 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L120 grades vs the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung SL102

 L120 SL102 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon L120

 SL102 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung SL102

 L120 SL102 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L120 versus Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L120 versus the SL102.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and SL102 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and SL102.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L120 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher L120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
43
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
60
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
30
great max aperture (f)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung SL102
Alternate name - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431 grams (0.95 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $130