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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S4000 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was launched 7 months after the SL720 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S4000 matches up versus the SL720 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung SL720

 S4000 SL720 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon S4000

 SL720 S4000 

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung SL720

 S4000 SL720 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4000 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Nikon S4000 and Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S4000 vs the SL720.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and SL720.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer S4000 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography info
Samsung SL720 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4000
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
17
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography information
Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
32
fairly wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL720 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (168g)
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Samsung SL720
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-07-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131 gr (0.29 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" 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 model EN-EL10 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $200 $119