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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon S7000 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S7000 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was released 5 years after the SL720 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S7000 matches up vs the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung SL720

 S7000 SL720 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2009Newer by 68 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon S7000

 SL720 S7000 

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung SL720

 S7000 SL720 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S7000 provides outer dimensions 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 SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S7000 compared to the SL720.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and SL720 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S7000 and SL720.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S7000 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern S7000 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S7000
Street photography with Samsung SL720
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (165 grams)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
45
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
terrible battery (180 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (165g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (180 shots)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S7000
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (165 grams)
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Samsung SL720
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Samsung SL720
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Samsung SL720
Also referred to as - PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-02-10 2009-07-14
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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 input
Headphone input
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
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 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 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
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
Price at release $280 $119