Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL30
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Released February 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is ES15
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Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S800c and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S800c was manufactured 4 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S800c matches up versus the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung SL30
| S800c | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2013 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Screen resolution | 819k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+589k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S800c
| SL30 | S800c |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung SL30
| S800c | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S800c has exterior measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S800c against the SL30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and SL30.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S800c to provide greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S800c should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S800c | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Samsung SL30 |
| Also called as | - | ES15 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-02-04 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 819k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 184 gr (0.41 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 | 140 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $290 | $93 |