Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL820
90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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34 Features
21 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as IT100
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Following is a extended overview of the Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S30 (1/3") and SL820 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe S30 was revealed 2 years after the SL820 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S30 grades versus the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung SL820
| S30 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S30
| SL820 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung SL820
| S30 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 features external dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S30 vs the SL820.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and SL820 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and SL820.
As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S30 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung SL820 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer S30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung SL820 |
| Otherwise known as | - | IT100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 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 surface area | 17.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | 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 | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.50 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | 240 pictures | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $119 | $280 |