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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as WB2000
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S30 and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is pretty similar but the S30 (1/3") and TL350 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The S30 was introduced 24 months later than the TL350 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S30 matches up vs the TL350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung TL350

 S30 TL350 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Nikon S30

 TL350 S30 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung TL350

 S30 TL350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S30 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S30 and Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S30 and the TL350.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and TL350.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The S30 has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent S30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography advice
25
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography features
Samsung TL350 Street photography features
51
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (214 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Sports photography highlights
29
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL350 Travel photography factors
52
weather proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (214g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S30
Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
26
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL350 as a Vlogging camera
23
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (214 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Samsung TL350
 Nikon Coolpix S30Samsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Samsung TL350
Also referred to as - WB2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 214 gr (0.47 lb) 195 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 240 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $400