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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S30 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S30 (1/3") and TL100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S30 was unveiled 3 years after the TL100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S30 grades against the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung TL100

 S30 TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon S30

 TL100 S30 

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung TL100

 S30 TL100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Nikon S30 and Samsung TL100 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 differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S30 against the TL100.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and TL100.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S30 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung TL100 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
25
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography information
Samsung TL100 Street photography information
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S30
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
low fps (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography features
Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
52
weather proof
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (214g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
49
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S30
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
26
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
23
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix S30Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 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 214g (0.47 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $119 $22