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Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Also Known as ES55
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was revealed 3 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L26 grades against the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Samsung SL102

 L26 SL102 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon L26

 SL102 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Samsung SL102

 L26 SL102 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L26 versus the SL102.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and SL102.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L26 to show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher L26 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography features
Samsung SL102 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography features
Samsung SL102 Sports photography features
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
27
very good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
28
rather wide (26mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
30
very good max aperture (f)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix L26Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 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 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 life 200 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $70 $130