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Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
50
Imaging
62
Features
81
Overall
69
Nikon D4 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Nikon D4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1340g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon D3S
  • Later Model is Nikon D4s
Samsung SL30
(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
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D4 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the D4 (Full frame) and SL30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The D4 was introduced 2 years after the SL30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D4 matches up versus the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Samsung SL30

 D4 SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon D4

 SL30 D4 

Common features in the Nikon D4 and Samsung SL30

 D4 SL30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D4 enjoys outer dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D4 versus the SL30.

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D4 and SL30 is 50 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D4 and SL30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D4 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D4 will result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger D4 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
25
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D4
Street photography with Samsung SL30
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4 Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Travel photography highlights
59
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography details
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
25
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon D4 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4 and Samsung SL30
 Nikon D4Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D4 Samsung SL30
Also called as - ES15
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3280 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD with brightness control -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2965 not tested
Other
Battery life 2600 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL18 -
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CompactFlash, XQD SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Launch price $4,500 $93