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Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST50
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S33 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very close but the S33 (1/3.1") and TL100 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was revealed 6 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S33 grades versus the TL100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung TL100

 S33 TL100 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2009Fresher by 75 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon S33

 TL100 S33 

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung TL100

 S33 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S33 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S33 versus the TL100.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and TL100.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S33 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S33 will result in extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S33 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
26
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (221g)
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
58
weather sealing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
36
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
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image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix S33Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 16.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.7 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $150 $22