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Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon S570 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was revealed 6 months after the SL30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S570 scores versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Samsung SL30

 S570 SL30 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S570

 SL30 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Samsung SL30

 S570 SL30 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 enjoys exterior measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S570 vs the SL30.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S570 and SL30.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S570 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
24
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
27
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
25
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S570Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $93