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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(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
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
  • Other Name is ES15
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung SL30

 S9900 SL30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon S9900

 SL30 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL30

 S9900 SL30 
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).

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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.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and SL30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography info
37
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
25
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
68
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Landscape photography camera
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
73
reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
missing external microphone socket
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Samsung SL30
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