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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL210

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as PL150
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S1000pj versus Samsung TL210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed 5 months before the TL210 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S1000pj being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1000pj scores against the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung TL210

 S1000pj TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon S1000pj

 TL210 S1000pj 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung TL210

 S1000pj TL210 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S1000pj versus Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj compared to the TL210.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and TL210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and TL210.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography details
Samsung TL210 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
features touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging features
Samsung TL210 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (177g)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung TL210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Samsung TL210
Also Known as - PL150
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 ID EN-EL12 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $289 $230