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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as ES15
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6200 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was unveiled 2 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6200 scores vs the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Samsung SL30

 S6200 SL30 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S6200

 SL30 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Samsung SL30

 S6200 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6200 versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S6200 and the SL30.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and SL30.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger S6200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
40
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
70
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
43
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
Samsung SL30 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
25
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-24 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $229 $93