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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
Photography Glossary

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was unveiled 5 years after the TL100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the S5300 matches up vs the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Samsung TL100

 S5300 TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon S5300

 TL100 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Samsung TL100

 S5300 TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S5300 compared to the TL100.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and TL100.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S5300 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent S5300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (138g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others (138g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
48
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (219g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5300
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
45
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (138 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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Nikon S5300 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 grams (0.30 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $22