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Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as PL150
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A100 was released 6 years after the TL210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A100 matches up versus the TL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung TL210

 A100 TL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon A100

 TL210 A100 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung TL210

 A100 TL210 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A100 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A100 versus the TL210.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and TL210.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon A100 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent A100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A100
Street photography with Samsung TL210
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography details
Samsung TL210 Sports photography details
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
max frames per second low (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (177g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography advice
44
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (177g)
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix A100Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.1fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $162 $230