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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6100 was manufactured 2 years after the SL820 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6100 grades versus the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung SL820

 S6100 SL820 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S6100

 SL820 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung SL820

 S6100 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S6100 compared to the SL820.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and SL820.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent S6100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6100
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
65
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
27
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" 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 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $195 $280