Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L830 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung SL102
L830 | SL102 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon L830
SL102 | L830 |
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Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung SL102
L830 | SL102 | |||
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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).
Look at the Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and SL102 is 71 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Samsung SL102 | |
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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 |