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Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 3 years after the SL102 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the L810 scores against the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung SL102

 L810 SL102 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon L810

 SL102 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung SL102

 L810 SL102 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L810 compared to the SL102.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and SL102 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and SL102.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L810 to produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger L810 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition (116g)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
good maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
30
good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 430g (0.95 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 pictures -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $130