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Nikon S640 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S640 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S640 versus Samsung TL210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 5 months earlier than the TL210 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S640 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the S640 scores versus the TL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Samsung TL210

 S640 TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon S640

 TL210 S640 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Samsung TL210

 S640 TL210 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 features exterior dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S640 versus Samsung TL210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S640 versus the TL210.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and TL210.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S640 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography info
Samsung TL210 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography features
Samsung TL210 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competition (130g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
59
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Samsung TL210
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
28
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Nikon S640 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix S640Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Samsung TL210
Also called - PL150
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-04 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 model EN-EL12 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $225 $230