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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Samsung SL30
(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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
Photography Glossary

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was introduced 19 months later than the SL30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S8100 matches up versus the SL30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung SL30

 S8100 SL30 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S8100

 SL30 S8100 

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung SL30

 S8100 SL30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8100 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S8100 against the SL30.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and SL30 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and SL30.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S8100 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern S8100 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
26
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8100
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL30 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging information
Samsung SL30 Vlogging information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
25
has face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as - ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-08 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $299 $93