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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(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
Samsung SL102
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung SL102

 S3300 SL102 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S3300

 SL102 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung SL102

 S3300 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
24
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography details
Samsung SL102 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
66
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
lighter than competition (116 grams)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
26
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
29
fast max aperture (f)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung SL102
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