Nikon D3300 vs Samsung SL30

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon D3300 versus Samsung SL30, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the D3300 (APS-C) and SL30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D3300 was launched 5 years after the SL30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D3300 scores against the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3300 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3300 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D3300 compared to the SL30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and SL30 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3300 and SL30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D3300 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D3300 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer D3300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.