Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL30
Portability
90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
26
Portability
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
24
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
24
Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2012
Samsung SL30
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(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
- Also referred to as ES15
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On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S30 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S30 (1/3") and SL30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
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Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S30 grades vs the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S30 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung SL30
| S30 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S30
| SL30 | S30 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung SL30
| S30 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S30 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S30 compared to the SL30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and SL30 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and SL30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The S30 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF harder. The younger S30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Nikon S30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Nikon S30
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Nikon S30 Vlogging features
Samsung SL30 Vlogging features
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also Known as | - | ES15 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.5 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 life | 240 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $119 | $93 |