Nikon P7800 vs Samsung SL102

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

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.

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

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.