Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30
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![Nikon Coolpix L20 front Nikon Coolpix L20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L20/Nikon-L20-front.jpg)
![Samsung SL30 front Samsung SL30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL30/Samsung-SL30-front.jpg)
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33 Features
14 Overall
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(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 L20 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The L20 was brought out about the same time to the SL30 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the L20 grades versus the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung SL30
L20 | SL30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon L20
SL30 | L20 |
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Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung SL30
L20 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 has external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L20 versus the SL30.
![Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Samsung-SL30-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Samsung-SL30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and SL30.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should consider the age of the cameras into account.
![Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Samsung-SL30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L20-vs-Samsung-SL30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung SL30 |
Otherwise known as | - | ES15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set 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 |
External flash | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 140 gr (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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $120 | $93 |