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Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S810c versus Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 5 years after the SL30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S810c scores vs the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung SL30

 S810c SL30 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2009Newer by 63 months
Display size3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S810c

 SL30 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung SL30

 S810c SL30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c offers external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S810c versus the SL30.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and SL30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher S810c will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (216g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S810c
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (216g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
41
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging details
Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (216g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
25
supports face detect focus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung SL30
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung SL30
Alternative name - ES15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-04-10 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $350 $93