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Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon L810 and Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was introduced 2 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L810 scores against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung SL820

 L810 SL820 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon L810

 SL820 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung SL820

 L810 SL820 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L810 enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the L810 vs the SL820.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and SL820 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and SL820.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer L810 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography details
Samsung SL820 Street photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography features
Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
60
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
41
quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix L810Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Samsung SL820
Also called - IT100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 life 300 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $280