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Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P310
  • Later Model is Nikon P340
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
  • Additionally Known as ES15
Photography Glossary

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P330 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was introduced 4 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P330 grades vs the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Samsung SL30

 P330 SL30 
LaunchedMarch 2013February 2009Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon P330

 SL30 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Samsung SL30

 P330 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P330 compared to the SL30.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and SL30.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P330 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon P330 will produce more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern P330 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
24
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography information
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
36
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
25
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix P330Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-04 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $500 $93