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Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon P520
(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
Samsung TL100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Samsung TL100

 P520 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon P520

 TL100 P520 

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Samsung TL100

 P520 TL100 
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).

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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.

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

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

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P520 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
51
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (550 grams)
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
57
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
heavier than competition (550g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
48
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (219g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (550g)
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Nikon P520 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix P520Samsung TL100
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