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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(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
Samsung SL102
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung SL102

 S4300 SL102 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S4300

 SL102 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung SL102

 S4300 SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography features
Samsung SL102 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average (139 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (139g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung SL102
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