Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was brought out 19 months after the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S5100 matches up against the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S5100 compared to the SL820.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and SL820.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S5100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.