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Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L830 was revealed 5 years after the SL102 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the L830 scores vs the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung SL102

 L830 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon L830

 SL102 L830 

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung SL102

 L830 SL102 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L830 versus the SL102.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and SL102 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and SL102.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L830 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern L830 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography features
Samsung SL102 Street photography features
53
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (508 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography information
Samsung SL102 Travel photography information
58
great battery power (390 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (508g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L830
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
28
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (508 grams)
30
good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 grams (1.12 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 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 390 images -
Battery format AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $130