Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Samsung TL100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung TL100
S30 | TL100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon S30
TL100 | S30 |
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Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung TL100
S30 | TL100 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |