Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is ES55

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S3300 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S3300 was unveiled 3 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S3300 matches up against the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung SL102
S3300 | SL102 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S3300
SL102 | S3300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung SL102
S3300 | SL102 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3300 versus Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S3300 against the SL102.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and SL102.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S3300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Samsung SL102 |
Alternative name | - | ES55 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $99 | $130 |