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Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
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
  • Alternate Name is ES55
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S810c versus Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was launched 5 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S810c scores against the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung SL102

 S810c SL102 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2009More recent by 64 months
Display size3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S810c

 SL102 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung SL102

 S810c SL102 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c has outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S810c versus the SL102.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and SL102.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S810c to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S810c will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
24
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Samsung SL102
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than others in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography info
Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than others in class (116g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
26
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
29
good max aperture (f)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung SL102
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung SL102
Alternate name - ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-04-10 2009-01-08
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 -
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 270 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $130