Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is ES15
Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon L22 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe L22 was launched 12 months after the SL30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the L22 grades vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung SL30
L22 | SL30 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | February 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon L22
SL30 | L22 |
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Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung SL30
L22 | SL30 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L22 and Samsung SL30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L22 and the SL30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and SL30.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L22 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger L22 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Samsung SL30 |
Also Known as | - | ES15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 183 grams (0.40 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" 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, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $130 | $93 |