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Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
30
Features
11
Overall
22
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the L19 (1/2.5") and SL30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was revealed very close to the SL30 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L19 matches up versus the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung SL30

 L19 SL30 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon L19

 SL30 L19 

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung SL30

 L19 SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 has external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L19 compared to the SL30.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and SL30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung SL30 will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
18
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
24
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
53
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (130g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
25
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $93