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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon S9700
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is IT100
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was announced 6 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S9900 grades versus the SL820 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Samsung SL820

 S9900 SL820 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2009Fresher by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Nikon S9900

 SL820 S9900 

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL820

 S9900 SL820 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9900 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S9900 and the SL820.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and SL820 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and SL820.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S9900 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S9900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9900 Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography info
Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
47
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
73
decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no mic support
27
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S9900 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Samsung SL820
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9900 Samsung SL820
Alternative name - IT100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $280