Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL102

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL102, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty close but the S31 (1/2.9") and SL102 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was launched 4 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S31 matches up against the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S31 vs Samsung SL102 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S31 versus the SL102.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and SL102.

All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The S31 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The fresher S31 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.