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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Successor is Nikon S9500
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S9300 versus Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was announced 3 years after the SL102 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S9300 grades vs the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung SL102

 S9300 SL102 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S9300

 SL102 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung SL102

 S9300 SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 has got external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S9300 vs the SL102.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and SL102.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher S9300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than competitors (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography information
Samsung SL102 Sports photography information
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
41
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
27
very good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging details
Samsung SL102 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
30
very good max aperture (f)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung SL102
Also called as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-16 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 6.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 life 200 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $130