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Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon P310
  • Refreshed by Nikon P340
Samsung SL820
(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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon P330 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively close but the P330 (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was launched 4 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the P330 scores against the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Samsung SL820

 P330 SL820 
ReleasedMarch 2013February 2009Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon P330

 SL820 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Samsung SL820

 P330 SL820 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P330 features external 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 SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P330 versus the SL820.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and SL820.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The P330 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The younger P330 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography info
Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P330
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL820 Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix P330Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P330 Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-03-04 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $280