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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL10
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S4100 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S4100 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the S4100 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S4100 was introduced 24 months later than the CL5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S4100 matches up versus the CL5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung CL5

 S4100 CL5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Nikon S4100

 CL5 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung CL5

 S4100 CL5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4100 versus Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S4100 vs the CL5.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and CL5 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and CL5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S4100 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon S4100 will give more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer S4100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
24
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography info
Samsung CL5 Travel photography info
67
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging details
Samsung CL5 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung CL5
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $140 $391