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Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly close but the P340 (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The P340 was manufactured 5 years after the SL102 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the P340 matches up against the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Samsung SL102

 P340 SL102 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon P340

 SL102 P340 

Common features in the Nikon P340 and Samsung SL102

 P340 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P340 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P340 and the SL102.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P340 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and SL102.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P340 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon P340 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer P340 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P340
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
25
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P340 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P340 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P340 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (116g)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P340 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P340 Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
30
good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon P340 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P340 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix P340Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P340 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.6 -
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
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 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 273 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 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
Pricing at launch $380 $130