Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL102

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S30 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very well matched but the S30 (1/3") and SL102 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S30 was released 3 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the S30 grades vs the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 offers external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S30 versus Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S30 against the SL102.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and SL102.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The S30 uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The younger S30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.