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Nikon P330 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon P330 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P310
  • Updated by Nikon P340
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
  • Also Known as ST50
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P330 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the P330 (1/1.7") and TL100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The P330 was released 4 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P330 matches up against the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Samsung TL100

 P330 TL100 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2009Fresher by 51 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon P330

 TL100 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Samsung TL100

 P330 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P330 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P330 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the P330 and the TL100.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and TL100.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The P330 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The fresher P330 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P330 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P330
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
42
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
26
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography info
Samsung TL100 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography info
Samsung TL100 Travel photography info
61
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
49
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (219g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P330
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition (219g)
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Nikon P330 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix P330Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Samsung TL100
Also called as - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-04 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $500 $22