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Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S570 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was announced 6 months later than the SL820 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S570 grades vs the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Samsung SL820

 S570 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S570

 SL820 S570 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Samsung SL820

 S570 SL820 
AnnouncedAugust 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S570 has external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S570 and Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S570 vs the SL820.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S570 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and SL820.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S570
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography info
Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S570 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix S570Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Samsung SL820
Other name - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 model EN-EL10 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $280