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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S9100 and Samsung SL102, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was released 2 years after the SL102 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S9100 scores versus the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung SL102

 S9100 SL102 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S9100

 SL102 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung SL102

 S9100 SL102 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9100 and Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S9100 versus the SL102.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and SL102.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9100 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent S9100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography highlights
32
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography details
Samsung SL102 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography details
Samsung SL102 Sports photography details
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (270 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average (116g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography info
39
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (270 shots)
missing Timelapse function
27
good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
30
good max aperture (f)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 116 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $130