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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2011
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3100 was released 24 months after the TL320 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S3100 matches up vs the TL320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung TL320

 S3100 TL320 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Nikon S3100

 TL320 S3100 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung TL320

 S3100 TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3100 features outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S3100 versus the TL320.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3100 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3100 and TL320.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3100 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S3100 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3100 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3100
Street photography with Samsung TL320
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3100
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3100 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL320 Travel photography advice
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (26mm)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Samsung TL320
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3100 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lbs) -
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $139 $380