Nikon S70 vs Samsung SL620

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S70 and Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S70 was unveiled 6 months after the SL620 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S70 scores versus the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S70 & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S70 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S70 and Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S70 and the SL620.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S70 and SL620.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.