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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
Samsung SL30
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is ES15
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was launched 17 months after the SL30 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S8000 grades against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung SL30

 S8000 SL30 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S8000

 SL30 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung SL30

 S8000 SL30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S8000 and the SL30.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and SL30.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S8000 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S8000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography factors
Samsung SL30 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $93