Nikon D600 vs Samsung SL102

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon D600 vs Samsung SL102, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and SL102 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The D600 was introduced 3 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D600 grades against the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D600 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D600 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D600 has outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D600 versus the SL102.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D600 and SL102 is 56 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D600 and SL102.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D600 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D600 will result in more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern D600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.