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Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
Photography Glossary

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon L110 versus Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was launched 12 months after the SL30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L110 grades versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Samsung SL30

 L110 SL30 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon L110

 SL30 L110 

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Samsung SL30

 L110 SL30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L110 and the SL30.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and SL30 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and SL30.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L110 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer L110 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
25
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Nikon L110 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix L110Samsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Samsung SL30
Alternate name - ES15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 13.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $93