Nikon Z5 vs Samsung SL30
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released July 2020
(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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
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Let's look closer at the Nikon Z5 vs Samsung SL30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and SL30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe Z5 was unveiled 11 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z5 matches up vs the SL30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Samsung SL30
| Z5 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2020 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 140 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Nikon Z5
| SL30 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Samsung SL30
| Z5 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon Z5 vs Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5 compared to the SL30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and SL30 is 62 and 95 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and SL30.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will offer you greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon Z5 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Z5 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also Known as | - | ES15 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2020-07-20 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 6 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 273 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 15 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.5fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 675 grams (1.49 lb) | 140 grams (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 | 470 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL15c | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Launch price | $1,399 | $93 |
