Nikon P7000 vs Samsung SL30

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P7000 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the P7000 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7000 was announced 22 months after the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P7000 matches up against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7000 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7000 and Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7000 against the SL30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and SL30 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and SL30.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The P7000 features the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger P7000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.