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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 V3
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the 1 V2 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the 1 V2 (1") and TL210 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was released 2 years later than the TL210 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1 V2 matches up against the TL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Samsung TL210

 1 V2 TL210 
ReleasedOctober 2012January 2010More recent by 35 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon 1 V2

 TL210 1 V2 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung TL210

 1 V2 TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the TL210.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 V2 and TL210 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 V2 and TL210.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon 1 V2 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent 1 V2 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 V2
Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
66
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Street photography factors
Samsung TL210 Street photography factors
63
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
63
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Travel photography info
Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
62
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
59
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (177 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
37
really wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 V2
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
29
includes face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon 1 V2Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon 1 V2 Samsung TL210
Otherwise known as - PL150
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-10-24 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3A -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 73 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 278 gr (0.61 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 403 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL21 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $599 $230