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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and SL620 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was announced 6 years after the SL620 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S7000 matches up against the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung SL620

 S7000 SL620 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon S7000

 SL620 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung SL620

 S7000 SL620 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S7000 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S7000 against the SL620.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and SL620 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S7000 and SL620.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S7000 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger S7000 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (165g)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
terrible battery power (180 shots)
more heavy than others (165 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
23
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S7000 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than others (165g)
24
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Samsung SL620
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Samsung SL620
Also referred to as - PL65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash settings - 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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