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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon S6300 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was revealed 3 years after the TL100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S6300 grades versus the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Samsung TL100

 S6300 TL100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon S6300

 TL100 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Samsung TL100

 S6300 TL100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 offers external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S6300 vs the TL100.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and TL100.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern S6300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Samsung TL100
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL100 Travel photography advice
68
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
49
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (219 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Samsung TL100
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging details
Samsung TL100 Vlogging details
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
26
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (219g)
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Nikon S6300 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Samsung TL100
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Samsung TL100
Otherwise known as - ST50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life 230 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $22