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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL210

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 referred to as PL150
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S1200pj versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was introduced 20 months after the TL210 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1200pj grades vs the TL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung TL210

 S1200pj TL210 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon S1200pj

 TL210 S1200pj 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung TL210

 S1200pj TL210 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj offers external dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S1200pj versus Samsung TL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1200pj compared to the TL210.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and TL210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and TL210.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S1200pj to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher S1200pj should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
Street photography with Samsung TL210
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (186g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
low frames per second (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
61
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (186g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1200pj
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging advice
Samsung TL210 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (186g)
27
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
heavier than average (177 grams)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung TL210
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-24 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 gr (0.41 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $230