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Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Released May 2017
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon W300 versus Samsung SL102, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was introduced 8 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W300 matches up versus the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung SL102

 W300 SL102 
RevealedMay 2017January 2009More recent by 103 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Nikon W300

 SL102 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung SL102

 W300 SL102 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon W300 has got external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W300 versus the SL102.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and SL102.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger W300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging information
Samsung SL102 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
30
great maximum aperture (f)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Samsung SL102
 Nikon Coolpix W300Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - 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
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 280 photos -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $387 $130