Nikon S32 vs Samsung SL102

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S32 and Samsung SL102, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the S32 (1/3") and SL102 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S32 was released 5 years after the SL102 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S32 matches up versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S32 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S32 and Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S32 and the SL102.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and SL102.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S32 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S32 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer S32 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.