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Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon L28 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L28 was launched 4 years after the SL102 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L28 grades versus the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung SL102

 L28 SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon L28

 SL102 L28 

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung SL102

 L28 SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L28 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" 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") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L28 and Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L28 versus the SL102.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and SL102.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern L28 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography details
Samsung SL102 Street photography details
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L28
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 per charge)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
74
great battery life (280 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (116 grams)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
47
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
great max aperture (f)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix L28Samsung SL102
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L28 Samsung SL102
Alternative name - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 164g (0.36 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 280 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $130