Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was unveiled 4 years after the SL102 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the S5200 matches up against the SL102 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Samsung SL102. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5200 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S5200 vs the SL102.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and SL102.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S5200 to render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S5200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.