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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9700
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
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung SL102, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 4 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S9500 scores vs the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung SL102

 S9500 SL102 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon S9500

 SL102 S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung SL102

 S9500 SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S9500 vs the SL102.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and SL102.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S9500 to provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S9500 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
31
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
71
lighter than competition (205g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than average in class (116g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
27
good max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging info
Samsung SL102 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
30
good max aperture (f)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings - 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - 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 205g (0.45 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 60 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 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 230 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $130