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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL70
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S4100 versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was revealed 20 months later than the SL720 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S4100 grades versus the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung SL720

 S4100 SL720 
IntroducedFebruary 2011July 2009More recent by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon S4100

 SL720 S4100 

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung SL720

 S4100 SL720 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4100 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S4100 versus the SL720.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and SL720 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and SL720.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S4100 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S4100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Samsung SL720
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4100
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography information
Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
67
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging information
Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
33
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung SL720
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung SL720
Other name - PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 life 190 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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