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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as WB1000
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and TL320 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was revealed 5 years after the TL320 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2900 scores versus the TL320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung TL320

 S2900 TL320 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2009More modern by 72 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Nikon S2900

 TL320 S2900 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL320

 S2900 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S2900 has external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S2900 against the TL320.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2900 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2900 and TL320.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S2900 to show greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S2900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
51
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S2900
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
70
great battery life (250 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S2900 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL320 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL320
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung TL320
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 250 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $117 $380