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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released February 2011
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5000
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Nikon S3100 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3100 was launched 14 months later than the TL240 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S3100 grades versus the TL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung TL240

 S3100 TL240 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon S3100

 TL240 S3100 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung TL240

 S3100 TL240 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3100 features external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S3100 versus the TL240.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and TL240 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3100 and TL240.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer S3100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 Street photography features
Samsung TL240 Street photography features
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Sports photography highlights
32
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3100
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL240 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Samsung TL240
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3100 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-09 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118g (0.26 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $171