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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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
  • Other Name is ES15
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung SL30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled 4 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S9500 grades versus the SL30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung SL30

 S9500 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S9500

 SL30 S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung SL30

 S9500 SL30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S9500 against the SL30.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and SL30.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger S9500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
31
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography details
Samsung SL30 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL30 Sports photography advice
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
71
lighter than others in class (205g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
46
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung SL30
Also called - ES15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" 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 230 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $93