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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
Photography Glossary

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S230 versus Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S230 was brought out at a similar time to the TL320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S230 scores against the TL320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung TL320

 S230 TL320 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Nikon S230

 TL320 S230 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung TL320

 S230 TL320 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S230 has exterior measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S230 vs the TL320.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S230 and TL320.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung TL320 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S230
Street photography with Samsung TL320
57
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography information
Samsung TL320 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging details
Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Samsung TL320
 Nikon Coolpix S230Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S230 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 2000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 115g (0.25 lb) -
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $380