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Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S02 versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S02 (1/3") and TL210 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S02 was manufactured 3 years after the TL210 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S02 grades vs the TL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Samsung TL210

 S02 TL210 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2010More modern by 45 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon S02

 TL210 S02 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Samsung TL210

 S02 TL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S02 features exterior dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S02 vs the TL210.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S02 and TL210 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and TL210.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S02 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S02 will deliver more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S02 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (13MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
59
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (177g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
33
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S02
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
33
touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
28
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (177g)
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Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix S02Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S02 Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-09-05 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 1.40 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100g (0.22 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in SLB-07B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots - One
Pricing at launch $177 $230