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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(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
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung SL620

 S3100 SL620 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon S3100

 SL620 S3100 

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung SL620

 S3100 SL620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and SL620 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3100
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography factors
Samsung SL620 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
32
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography features
Samsung SL620 Travel photography features
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3100
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
28
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
24
offers face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (168g)
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Samsung SL620
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Samsung SL620
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