Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30
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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Samsung SL30
S8100 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S8100
SL30 | S8100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Samsung SL30
S8100 | SL30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Nikon S8100 versus Samsung SL30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S8100 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |