Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL820
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Also referred to as IT100
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Nikon L20 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe L20 was released very close to the SL820 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L20 matches up versus the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung SL820
| L20 | SL820 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon L20
| SL820 | L20 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung SL820
| L20 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L20 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L20 and Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L20 vs the SL820.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and SL820.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung SL820 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesStreet Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsSports Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoTravel Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideLandscape Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banVlogging Comparison
Photography Glossary
Nikon L20 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung SL820 |
| Also called as | - | IT100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 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 | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $120 | $280 |