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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Other Name is ST50
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 3 years after the TL100 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S3300 grades vs the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung TL100

 S3300 TL100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon S3300

 TL100 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung TL100

 S3300 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 has external measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3300 vs the TL100.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher S3300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL100 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than average (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (219 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Samsung TL100
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (219 grams)
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128 gr (0.28 pounds) 219 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $22