Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Launched February 2011
(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
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL65
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe S3100 was launched 2 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S3100 matches up vs the SL620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3100 and Samsung SL620. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S3100 Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung SL620
S3100 | SL620 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon S3100
SL620 | S3100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung SL620
S3100 | SL620 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3100 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3100 versus the SL620.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3100 and SL620.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3100 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer S3100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3100 | Samsung SL620 |
Also called | - | PL65 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 118g (0.26 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | 220 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $139 | $200 |