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Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is PL150
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L32 and Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was released 5 years after the TL210 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the L32 matches up vs the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung TL210

 L32 TL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon L32

 TL210 L32 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung TL210

 L32 TL210 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L32 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L32 and Samsung TL210 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L32 versus the TL210.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and TL210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and TL210.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L32 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher L32 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Samsung TL210
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (164g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L32
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
47
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery (320 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
features focus by touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography advice
48
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (320 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
66
rather wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (164g)
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung TL210
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life 320 pictures -
Type of battery 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 One One
Retail cost $120 $230