Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is IT100
Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6000 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S6000 was announced 12 months later than the SL820 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6000 grades vs the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung SL820
S6000 | SL820 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S6000
SL820 | S6000 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung SL820
S6000 | SL820 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 has outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S6000 and Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 versus the SL820.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and SL820.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern S6000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Samsung SL820 |
Also called | - | IT100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $300 | $280 |