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Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Other Name is ES55
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L24 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 2 years after the SL102 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L24 matches up against the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung SL102

 L24 SL102 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon L24

 SL102 L24 

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung SL102

 L24 SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L24 versus the SL102.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L24 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and SL102.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L24 to render extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer L24 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
24
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L24
Street photography with Samsung SL102
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than average (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L24
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
26
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
57
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than average (116g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L24 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
33
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
26
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging features
Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
very good max aperture (f)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix L24Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L24 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-01-08
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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 life 220 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $130