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Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(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
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 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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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung SL30

 L20 SL30 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon L20

 SL30 L20 

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung SL30

 L20 SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
54
lighter than average (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
55
lighter than average (135g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
24
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix L20Samsung SL30
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