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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is PL150
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6900 versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and TL210 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was introduced 5 years after the TL210 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6900 grades against the TL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung TL210

 S6900 TL210 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010More modern by 63 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon S6900

 TL210 S6900 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung TL210

 S6900 TL210 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6900 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S6900 compared to the TL210.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6900 and TL210 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and TL210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6900 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern S6900 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography info
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Street photography camera
62
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (181g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Travel photography highlights
67
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (181g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
features focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (177 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL210 Vlogging factors
70
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (181 grams)
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (177g)
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Samsung TL210
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6900 Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181 gr (0.40 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 180 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $230