Nikon S4300 vs Samsung SL820

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S4300 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 2 years after the SL820 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S4300 scores against the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 features 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S4300 compared to the SL820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and SL820.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S4300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.