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Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as WB2000
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is very comparable but the S31 (1/2.9") and TL350 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S31 was announced 3 years later than the TL350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S31 grades vs the TL350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Samsung TL350

 S31 TL350 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2010Fresher by 41 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Nikon S31

 TL350 S31 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Samsung TL350

 S31 TL350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S31 vs the TL350.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and TL350 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and TL350.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The S31 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent S31 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
35
focusing manually
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 Street photography advice
Samsung TL350 Street photography advice
52
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S31
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
24
weather sealing
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography information
Samsung TL350 Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography highlights
30
good max aperture (f)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL350 Vlogging factors
24
good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S31 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Samsung TL350
 Nikon Coolpix S31Samsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Samsung TL350
Also Known as - WB2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 195 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 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 260 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $400