Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Samsung SL30. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S810c Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung SL30
S810c | SL30 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 63 months |
Display size | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S810c
SL30 | S810c |
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Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung SL30
S810c | SL30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon S810c versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S810c vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |