• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Samsung SL201 advantages over Nikon S3100

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.43 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Nikon S3100 advantages over Samsung SL201

  • Less expensive
    $140 vs $170 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    130 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 10.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    26 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Your purchases support this site

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-3000

Samsung SL201
Olympus FE-3000
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Nikon S3100
Olympus FE-3000
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Olympus FE-3010

Samsung SL201
Olympus FE-3010
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
Nikon S3100
Olympus FE-3010
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compared to Fujifilm J20

Samsung SL201
Fujifilm J20
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Nikon S3100
Fujifilm J20
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Nikon S4100

Samsung SL201
Nikon S4100
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
Nikon S3100
Nikon S4100
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Sony W620

Samsung SL201
Sony W620
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Nikon S3100
Sony W620
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Compare Other Cameras?