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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2009
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
  • Alternative Name is PL150
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S230 was manufactured 11 months prior to the TL210 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S230 scores vs the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung TL210

 S230 TL210 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon S230

 TL210 S230 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung TL210

 S230 TL210 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S230 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S230 vs the TL210.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S230 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S230 and TL210.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung TL210 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S230 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S230
Street photography with Samsung TL210
57
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography information
Samsung TL210 Sports photography information
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (177g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography details
31
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S230
Vlogging with Samsung TL210
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
28
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than average (177 grams)
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix S230Samsung TL210
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S230 Samsung TL210
Also Known as - PL150
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 2000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 115 grams (0.25 lb) 177 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-EL10 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $230