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Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
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
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P300 was revealed 2 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P300 scores against the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung SL102

 P300 SL102 
ReleasedMay 2011January 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon P300

 SL102 P300 

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung SL102

 P300 SL102 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P300 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P300 compared to the SL102.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and SL102.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon P300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer P300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
27
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P300
Street photography with Samsung SL102
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
63
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than competition (116 grams)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography factors
43
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
30
good max aperture (f)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-31 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $130