Nikon S3500 vs Samsung TL100

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon S3500 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was launched 4 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S3500 scores against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Samsung TL100. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S3500 versus the TL100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and TL100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S3500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.