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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S2900 versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was unveiled 5 years after the TL210 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S2900 scores versus the TL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung TL210

 S2900 TL210 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon S2900

 TL210 S2900 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL210

 S2900 TL210 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has dimensions 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S2900 vs the TL210.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and TL210.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S2900 to deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher S2900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
Portrait photography with Samsung TL210
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography info
Samsung TL210 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL210 Sports photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S2900
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
70
great battery (250 shots)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography information
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
decently wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
28
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung TL210
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 250 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 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
Price at release $117 $230