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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L18 and Samsung ST66 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L18 ×
Samsung ST66 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L18Samsung ST66
BrandNikonSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberL18ST66
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20082012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9590
Width (mm)3017
Height (mm)6153
Weight (g)125101
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)816.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1836(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1984 x 1488(3.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file format-AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens, 5 elements in 5 groupsSamsung Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0025.00 - 125.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.360.16 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5080
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, AutoContrast Detection: Multi AF, Centre AF, Face Detection AF, Object Tracking AF, Smart Face Recognition AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,400230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1600)Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)-1/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes-Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection AE
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD)Picture-in-Picture, Live Panorama Smart Auto : Portrait, Night Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Night, Backlight, Landscape, White
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in flash
  • flash off
  • red-eye fix
  • slow sync
Flash range description-Wide : 0.3m - 4.2m Tele : 0.5m - 1.6m (ISO AUTO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • microsd
  • microsdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)21-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370-
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA Alkaline disposables1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • software suite cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-720p Video, Live Panorama, Smart Auto 2.0, Magic Frame, Picture-in-Picture, Funny Face



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