Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL102

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S100 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was manufactured 2 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S100 scores against the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S100 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S100 versus Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S100 and the SL102.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S100 to give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.