Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL720
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is PL70
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Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S01 versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S01 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S01 (1/2.9") and SL720 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe S01 was revealed 3 years after the SL720 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S01 scores versus the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Samsung SL720. The full galleries are available at Nikon S01 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Samsung SL720
| S01 | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon S01
| SL720 | S01 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S01 and Samsung SL720
| S01 | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S01 offers outer measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S01 versus Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S01 versus the SL720.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and SL720 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S01 and SL720.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S01 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung SL720 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S01 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S01 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S01 | Samsung SL720 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S01 | Samsung SL720 |
| Also Known as | - | PL70 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2009-07-14 |
| 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 | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.3 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 1.20 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| 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 | 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 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 96g (0.21 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
| 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 All around 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 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Built-in | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | - | One |
| Launch pricing | $170 | $119 |
