Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL30
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
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Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S6300 was manufactured 2 years after the SL30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6300 scores against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung SL30
| S6300 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S6300
| SL30 | S6300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung SL30
| S6300 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S6300 against the SL30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and SL30.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S6300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also called as | - | ES15 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 140g (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 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 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 life | 230 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $200 | $93 |