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Nikon P310 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon P310 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon P310 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P310 was brought out 3 years after the SL102 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P310 scores against the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Samsung SL102

 P310 SL102 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2009More modern by 43 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon P310

 SL102 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Samsung SL102

 P310 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Nikon P310 and Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P310 compared to the SL102.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and SL102.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher P310 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P310
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
48
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than others in class (116g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
30
good max aperture (f)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon P310 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix P310Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P310 Samsung SL102
Alternative name - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-22 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
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 Overall 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 230 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $700 $130