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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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 Known as ES55
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S8200 and Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8200 was unveiled 2 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S8200 scores versus the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung SL102

 S8200 SL102 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution961k230kClearer display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S8200

 SL102 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung SL102

 S8200 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8200 has outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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 S8200 and Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S8200 against the SL102.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8200 to result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent S8200 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Samsung SL102
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than average (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography info
Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (213g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than average (116g)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
26
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
29
great maximum aperture (f)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-24 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 961k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $329 $130