Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Released February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon S9700
(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
- Other Name is ES15
Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S9900 was released 6 years after the SL30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S9900 scores versus the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung SL30
S9900 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | February 2009 | Newer by 73 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S9900
SL30 | S9900 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL30
S9900 | SL30 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S9900 and the SL30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and SL30 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and SL30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9900 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S9900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | Samsung SL30 |
Also called | - | ES15 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 289 gr (0.64 pounds) | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 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 | 300 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $93 |