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Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed at a similar time to the SL30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S620 grades against the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung SL30

 S620 SL30 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S620

 SL30 S620 

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung SL30

 S620 SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S620 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S620 against the SL30.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and SL30.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S620 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
25
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S620Samsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $37 $93