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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung SL820

 S5100 SL820 
IntroducedAugust 2010February 2009Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S5100

 SL820 S5100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung SL820

 S5100 SL820 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography info
Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5100 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-17 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL10 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $280