Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL820
95 Imaging
44 Features
25 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Released February 2013
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as IT100
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Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon S3500 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S3500 was released 4 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S3500 matches up against the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Samsung SL820
| S3500 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S3500
| SL820 | S3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Samsung SL820
| S3500 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S3500 and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S3500 versus the SL820.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and SL820.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S3500 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S3500 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Samsung SL820 |
| Also called as | - | IT100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-02-21 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 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 data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | - | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $85 | $280 |