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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
82
Imaging
34
Features
55
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P7000
  • Newer Model is Nikon P7700
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very similar but the P7100 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The P7100 was released 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P7100 matches up versus the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Samsung SL30

 P7100 SL30 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon P7100

 SL30 P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Samsung SL30

 P7100 SL30 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the P7100 versus the SL30.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and SL30 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and SL30.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The P7100 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more recent P7100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
24
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (395g)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (395 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (395 grams)
25
features face detect focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon P7100 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7100 Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-20 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 395 grams (0.87 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $750 $93