Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon P510
- Replacement is Nikon P530
(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
- Launched January 2009
- Alternate Name is ST50

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon P520 versus Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The P520 was introduced 4 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the P520 scores vs the TL100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung TL100
P520 | TL100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon P520
TL100 | P520 |
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Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung TL100
P520 | TL100 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P520 versus Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P520 against the TL100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and TL100 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and TL100.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P520 to show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger P520 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Samsung TL100 |
Other name | - | ST50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lb) | 219 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $380 | $22 |