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Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S800c versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed 4 years after the SL102 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S800c matches up vs the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung SL102

 S800c SL102 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S800c

 SL102 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung SL102

 S800c SL102 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c offers outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Nikon S800c versus Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S800c versus the SL102.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and SL102.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S800c to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent S800c provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Samsung SL102
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (140 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography info
Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (140 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competitors (116g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (140 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
27
great max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
30
great max aperture (f)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung SL102
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-04 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 140 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $290 $130