Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also Known as ES55
Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S4300 was announced 3 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the S4300 scores against the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung SL102
S4300 | SL102 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S4300
SL102 | S4300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung SL102
S4300 | SL102 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S4300 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S4300 and the SL102.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and SL102.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S4300 to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S4300 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Samsung SL102 |
Otherwise known as | - | ES55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139 grams (0.31 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 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 All around 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 | ||
Battery life | 180 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $119 | $130 |