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Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S630 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was announced very close to the SL102 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S630 grades versus the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Samsung SL102

 S630 SL102 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S630

 SL102 S630 

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Samsung SL102

 S630 SL102 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S630 compared to the SL102.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and SL102.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S630 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than others in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S630Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $240 $130