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Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2014
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S32 and Samsung TL100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S32 (1/3") and TL100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was unveiled 5 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S32 scores against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung TL100

 S32 TL100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon S32

 TL100 S32 

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung TL100

 S32 TL100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S32 compared to the TL100.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S32 and TL100 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and TL100.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S32 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon S32 will give extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S32 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (13MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
26
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography information
Samsung TL100 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Digital)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
58
weather proofing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
48
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (219g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (220 shots)
no Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
26
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others (219g)
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix S32Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options - 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
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $22