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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung SL102

 S5200 SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S5200

 SL102 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung SL102

 S5200 SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

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

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
28
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
68
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (160 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
30
great max aperture (f)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung SL102
Alternative name - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 160 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
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