• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 34.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Samsung L210
  • Nikon Coolpix S520
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General
Model Number: L210 S520
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $269.00 $229.95
Street Price: $99.00 $162.44
Date Available: 2008-03-31 2008-03-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 4.9 oz (140 g)
includes batteries
4.1 oz (115 g)
Size: 3.5 x 2.2 x 0.8 in.
(88 x 56 x 20 mm)
3.7 x 2.1 x 0.9 in.
(94 x 53 x 23 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:    
Effective Megapixels: 10.2 8.1
Sensor Format: 1/2.33 inch 1/2.5 inch
Sensor size: 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.68 microns 1.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 4:3, 16:9
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: 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3),
3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2),
3264 x 1836 (6.0 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)
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)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second: 0.7 n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes No
Movie Resolution: 800x592 (20)
800x592 (15)
640x480 (30)
640x480 (20)
640x480 (15)
320x240 (30)
320x240 (20)
320x240 (15)
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: Samsung lens Nikkor lens, 5 elements in 5 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 34 - 102mm 35 - 105mm
Focal Length (actual): 6.2 - 18.6mm 5.7 - 17.1mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x 3.00x
Aperture Range: f/2.8 - f/7.7 (wide) / f/5.2 - f/14.1 (tele) f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.7 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 10 - 80 cm
3.9 - 31.5 in
15 cm to Infinity
5.9 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes Yes
Digital Zoom Values: 1.0x -5.0x Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes No
Auto Focus Type: Multi AF, Center AF, Face Recognition AF Contrast Detect with Face Priority AF
Auto Focus Assist Light? No n/a
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 2.5
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 154,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 12.8x  
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Auto (64 - 1600), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000
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, Face Recognition  
Program Auto Exposure: Yes No
Aperture Priority: No No
Shutter Priority: No No
Full Manual Exposure: No No
Creative Exposure Modes: Night scene, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow  
Self Timer: 2/10/2+10 seconds  
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: Wide : 0.2m - 4.6m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.6m (ISO AUTO) n/a
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: 20.0 MB 23.0 MB
Included Memory Type: built-in memory 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 High Speed USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes No
DPOF Compliant: Yes No
Remote Control: No No
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended):    
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 2.30  
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? Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 0.7  
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 15  
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): 0.58 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.68 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):    
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 1.27 seconds  
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.250 seconds  
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 2.8 seconds  
Play -> Record Time: 1.2 seconds  
Flash cycle time, full power: 7.0 seconds  
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 220 shots 180 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary SLB-10A Proprietary EN-EL10
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Lithium Ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary EN-EL10 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  
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: