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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and SL102 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was launched 4 years after the SL102 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P7800 grades against the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung SL102

 P7800 SL102 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 60 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon P7800

 SL102 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung SL102

 P7800 SL102 
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7800 provides external measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the P7800 versus the SL102.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and SL102 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and SL102.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon P7800 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher P7800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
25
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
65
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
68
good battery power (350 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (399 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
58
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging features
Samsung SL102 Vlogging features
75
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (399g)
30
fast max aperture (f)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Samsung SL102
Alternative name - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.0 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $550 $130