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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon S5100 and Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was launched 6 months later than the TL350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S5100 scores versus the TL350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung TL350

 S5100 TL350 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Nikon S5100

 TL350 S5100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung TL350

 S5100 TL350 
RevealedAugust 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung TL350 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5100 compared to the TL350.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and TL350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and TL350.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S5100 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
Portrait photography with Samsung TL350
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography info
Samsung TL350 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5100
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (132g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Samsung TL350
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Samsung TL350
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Samsung TL350
Also called - WB2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) 195 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL10 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $400