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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was announced 12 months later than the TL320 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S4000 grades versus the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Samsung TL320

 S4000 TL320 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Nikon S4000

 TL320 S4000 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Samsung TL320

 S4000 TL320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4000 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 against the TL320.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S4000 and TL320.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger S4000 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4000
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
manual focus
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography factors
Samsung TL320 Street photography factors
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4000
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
17
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4000
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
28
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S4000 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Samsung TL320
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4000 Samsung TL320
Also called - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 131 gr (0.29 lb) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $380