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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S3000 and Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was revealed at a similar time to the TL210 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3000 matches up versus the TL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung TL210

 S3000 TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon S3000

 TL210 S3000 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung TL210

 S3000 TL210 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3000 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S3000 compared to the TL210.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3000 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and TL210.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography information
Samsung TL210 Street photography information
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography features
28
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL210 Vlogging factors
26
pretty wide (27mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Samsung TL210
Otherwise known as - PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-03 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 model EN-EL10 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $230