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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S6300 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was launched 3 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6300 grades against the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung SL102

 S6300 SL102 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S6300

 SL102 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung SL102

 S6300 SL102 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 has outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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 S6300 versus Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6300 against the SL102.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and SL102.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S6300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
24
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Samsung SL102
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
68
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 160g (0.35 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $130