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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(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
Samsung SL30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung SL30

 L22 SL30 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon L22

 SL30 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung SL30

 L22 SL30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
27
screen size is decent (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung SL30
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