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Nikon S640 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S640 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ES55
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon S640 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S640 was released 7 months after the SL102 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S640 scores versus the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Samsung SL102

 S640 SL102 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S640

 SL102 S640 

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Samsung SL102

 S640 SL102 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 has physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S640 and Samsung SL102 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S640 compared to the SL102.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and SL102.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S640 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent S640 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S640 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
62
lighter than others (130 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
62
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S640 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
30
very good max aperture (f)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S640Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $225 $130