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Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon L100 and Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced at a similar time to the TL100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L100 scores against the TL100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung TL100

 L100 TL100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon L100

 TL100 L100 

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung TL100

 L100 TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L100 vs the TL100.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and TL100 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and TL100.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung TL100 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L100
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
32
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
48
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L100
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
38
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (219 grams)
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix L100Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Samsung TL100
Also called as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $22