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Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Announced February 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S620 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed at a similar time to the SL820 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S620 grades versus the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung SL820

 S620 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S620

 SL820 S620 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung SL820

 S620 SL820 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S620 has got physical dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S620 versus Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S620 compared to the SL820.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and SL820.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than competition (120 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S620
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (120 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix S620Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Samsung SL820
Alternative name - IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash settings 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.26 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $37 $280