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Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Previous Model 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as ST50
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L120 and Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L120 was released 2 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L120 grades versus the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung TL100

 L120 TL100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon L120

 TL100 L120 

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung TL100

 L120 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L120 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L120 compared to the TL100.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and TL100 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L120 and TL100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L120 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger L120 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L120
Street photography with Samsung TL100
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
49
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography features
40
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
27
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix L120Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431g (0.95 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" 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 life 330 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $22