- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.1 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S520 Review.
- 1/1.72 inch 41.5mm2
- 13.6 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Samsung SL310 Review.
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | S520 | SL310 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | L310W | |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $229.95 | $229.95 |
| Street Price: | $162.44 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-03-15 | 2008-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | No |
| Weight: | 4.1 oz (115 g) | 4.9 oz (138 g) |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (94 x 53 x 23 mm) |
3.6 x
2.4 x
0.9 in. (92 x 61 x 23 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 8.1 | 13.6 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | 1/1.72 inch |
| Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 41.5152mm2 (7.44mm x 5.58mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.77 microns | 1.75 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | ||
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3246 x 2448
(7.9 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 1800 (5.8 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4240 x 3180
(13.5 MP,
4:3), 4240 x 2826 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2385 (10.1 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) | |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | ||
| Movie File Format: | AVI (MPEG-4) | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | No | |
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Nikkor lens, 5 elements in 5 groups | Samsung Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 105mm | 28 - 102mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.7 - 17.1mm | 6 - 21.6mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.60x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.7 (tele) - ??? | f/2.8(W) - f/5.7(T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
5 -
80 cm 2.0 - 31.5 in |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 5.0x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | No | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect with Face Priority AF | Contrast Detect (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | n/a | No |
| Manual Focus: | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 154,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 13.3x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto (64 - 1600), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (* at 3MP) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom | |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1500 - 8 sec | |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| Metering Modes: | Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE | |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Wide : 0.2m - 4.6m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.3m , (ISO AUTO) (TBD: wide 5.9m, tele 2.9m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | AVI (MPEG-4) | |
| Included Memory: | 23.0 MB | 0.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | About 40MB (TBD) Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | No |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | DC input (4.2v) | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | ||
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 180 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL10 | Proprietary SLB-10A (1,050mAh) |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Samsung Master, Adobe Reader | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS 10.3 or higher | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, wide-angle lens and Dual Image Stabilization. | |
