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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Samsung SL620
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL65
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was released 19 months later than the SL620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1100pj matches up versus the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Samsung SL620

 S1100pj SL620 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon S1100pj

 SL620 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Samsung SL620

 S1100pj SL620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S1100pj has external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S1100pj vs the SL620.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and SL620.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S1100pj to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S1100pj is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (180g)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (168g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging features
Samsung SL620 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (180 grams)
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (168g)
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Samsung SL620
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSamsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Samsung SL620
Also called - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $200