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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S4300 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was unveiled 2 years after the SL30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S4300 matches up vs the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung SL30

 S4300 SL30 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S4300

 SL30 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung SL30

 S4300 SL30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 has got external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S4300 and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S4300 compared to the SL30.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and SL30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S4300 to give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent S4300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
25
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung SL30
Other name - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $93