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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5000
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was brought out 14 months later than the TL240 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S4100 scores versus the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung TL240

 S4100 TL240 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon S4100

 TL240 S4100 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung TL240

 S4100 TL240 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S4100 vs the TL240.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and TL240 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4100 and TL240.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher S4100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 Sports photography info
Samsung TL240 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL240 Travel photography advice
67
includes touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S4100
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
33
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung TL240
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung TL240
Also called as - ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 190 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $140 $171