Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL102
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Released February 2013
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternate Name is ES55
Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Nikon S3500 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S3500 was revealed 4 years after the SL102 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S3500 grades vs the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Samsung SL102. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung SL102
S3500 | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 51 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S3500
SL102 | S3500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung SL102
S3500 | SL102 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Nikon S3500 and Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3500 against the SL102.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and SL102.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S3500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Samsung SL102 |
Other name | - | ES55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-02-21 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE 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 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | - | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $85 | $130 |