Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL820

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was introduced 2 years after the SL820 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S100 scores versus the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S100 vs Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 and the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.