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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Samsung SL30
(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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3600 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was released 4 years after the SL30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S3600 matches up versus the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Samsung SL30

 S3600 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S3600

 SL30 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Samsung SL30

 S3600 SL30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3600 against the SL30.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and SL30.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher S3600 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
37
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
24
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3600
Street photography with Samsung SL30
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3600
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
70
lighter than others (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
25
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes - 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $93