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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was manufactured 5 years later than the TL350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the AW130 matches up versus the TL350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Samsung TL350

 AW130 TL350 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2010Fresher by 61 months
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Nikon AW130

 TL350 AW130 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Samsung TL350

 AW130 TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW130 features outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the AW130 and the TL350.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and TL350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and TL350.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon AW130 to offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer AW130 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
manual focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Samsung TL350
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography information
Samsung TL350 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography details
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW130
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Nikon AW130 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Samsung TL350
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Samsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW130 Samsung TL350
Otherwise known as - WB2000
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 195 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $398 $400