Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL620
97 Imaging
33 Features
16 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Also referred to as PL65

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S01 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S01 (1/2.9") and SL620 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The S01 was brought out 4 years after the SL620 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S01 scores vs the SL620 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S01 and Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S01 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Samsung SL620
S01 | SL620 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon S01
SL620 | S01 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Samsung SL620
S01 | SL620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 has exterior dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S01 and Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S01 against the SL620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and SL620 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S01 and SL620.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S01 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung SL620 will offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern S01 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S01 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S01 | Samsung SL620 |
Also Known as | - | PL65 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 18.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 1.20 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 96g (0.21 pounds) | 168g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Built-in | - |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | - | One |
Cost at release | $170 | $200 |