Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung SL30
S9500 | SL30 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 49 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S9500
SL30 | S9500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung SL30
S9500 | SL30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |