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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 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
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
Photography Glossary

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was manufactured 24 months after the TL320 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S4100 scores against the TL320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung TL320

 S4100 TL320 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Nikon S4100

 TL320 S4100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung TL320

 S4100 TL320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4100 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S4100 versus the TL320.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4100 and TL320 is 99 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4100 and TL320.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S4100 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger S4100 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography info
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
you can focus manually
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4100 Street photography info
Samsung TL320 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S4100
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
67
supports focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung TL320
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung TL320
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung TL320
Also referred to as - WB1000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-09 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 life 190 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $140 $380