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Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon L20 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L20 was revealed within a month of the SL102 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L20 matches up versus the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung SL102

 L20 SL102 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon L20

 SL102 L20 

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung SL102

 L20 SL102 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements 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 change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L20 compared to the SL102.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and SL102.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L20
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L20
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
27
screen size is decent (3")
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
24
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
30
fast max aperture (f)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix L20Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 38-136mm (3.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $120 $130