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Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S630 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S630 was brought out within a month of the SL820 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S630 matches up vs the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Samsung SL820

 S630 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S630

 SL820 S630 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Samsung SL820

 S630 SL820 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S630 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S630 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S630 against the SL820.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and SL820.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography info
Samsung SL820 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
56
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S630
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S630 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix S630Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Type 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.50 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-L12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $240 $280