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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL720

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced August 2010
Samsung SL720
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL70
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S1100pj and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was announced 14 months later than the SL720 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S1100pj scores versus the SL720 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Samsung SL720

 S1100pj SL720 
RevealedAugust 2010July 2009More recent by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon S1100pj

 SL720 S1100pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Samsung SL720

 S1100pj SL720 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1100pj has got external measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S1100pj against the SL720.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and SL720.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S1100pj to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1100pj will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography features
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography info
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (180 grams)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1100pj
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1100pj
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (180g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging info
Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competitors (180g)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (168g)
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Nikon S1100pj vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Samsung SL720
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjSamsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-08-17 2009-07-14
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
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 All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $119