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Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and TL100 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and TL100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The L19 was revealed within a month of the TL100 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the L19 matches up vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Samsung TL100

 L19 TL100 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon L19

 TL100 L19 

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Samsung TL100

 L19 TL100 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 offers external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L19 vs the TL100.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and TL100.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L19 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung TL100 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
18
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Samsung TL100 Street photography information
54
lighter than average in class (130g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
57
lighter than average in class (130g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (8MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
48
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging details
Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
26
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average (219 grams)
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Nikon L19 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix L19Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Samsung TL100
Alternate name - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $22