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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung SL102, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and SL102 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX1100 was launched 4 years after the SL102 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX1100 matches up against the SL102 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung SL102

 NX1100 SL102 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung NX1100

 SL102 NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung SL102

 NX1100 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 vs the SL102.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and SL102 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and SL102.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
25
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
55
lighter than average in class (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Sports photography highlights
56
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
27
great max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL102 Vlogging advice
34
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
30
great max aperture (f)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung SL102
 Samsung NX1100Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX1100 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-11 2009-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $130