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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S5200 was released 4 years later than the TL100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S5200 grades against the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Samsung TL100

 S5200 TL100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon S5200

 TL100 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Samsung TL100

 S5200 TL100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5200 versus Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S5200 versus the TL100.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and TL100.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S5200 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern S5200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography features
Samsung TL100 Sports photography features
27
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography features
Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
68
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging information
Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
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Nikon S5200 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 146 gr (0.32 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 160 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $22