Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720
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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S7000 and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S7000 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Samsung SL720
S7000 | SL720 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 68 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon S7000
SL720 | S7000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Samsung SL720
S7000 | SL720 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon S7000 and Samsung SL720 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S7000 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S7000 | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |