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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(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
Samsung SL820
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung SL820

 S6000 SL820 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S6000

 SL820 S6000 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung SL820

 S6000 SL820 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography details
Samsung SL820 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
Samsung SL820 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung SL820
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