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Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
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Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L31 was launched 5 years later than the TL210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L31 grades vs the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Samsung TL210

 L31 TL210 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon L31

 TL210 L31 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Samsung TL210

 L31 TL210 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L31 versus the TL210.

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L31 and TL210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and TL210.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L31 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher L31 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography factors
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (160 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography info
Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (177g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L31
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
39
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging info
Samsung TL210 Vlogging info
65
rather wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (160 grams)
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (177g)
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Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix L31Samsung TL210
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L31 Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max 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" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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 160g (0.35 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 200 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $230