Nikon P7100 vs Samsung TL100

The following is a complete review of the Nikon P7100 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very well matched but the P7100 (1/1.7") and TL100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was manufactured 3 years after the TL100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P7100 scores against the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the P7100 vs the TL100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and TL100 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and TL100.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7100 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung TL100 will give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent P7100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.