Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30
93 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung SL30
S8000 | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S8000
SL30 | S8000 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung SL30
S8000 | SL30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |