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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon S9300
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
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon S9100 versus Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was brought out 2 years after the SL30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S9100 matches up vs the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Samsung SL30

 S9100 SL30 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 30 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S9100

 SL30 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Samsung SL30

 S9100 SL30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9100 versus Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S9100 against the SL30.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and SL30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and SL30.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9100 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent S9100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
33
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (270 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (270 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S9100
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
25
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S9100 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $329 $93