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Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S70 was revealed 6 months later than the TL320 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S70 grades vs the TL320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Samsung TL320

 S70 TL320 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Nikon S70

 TL320 S70 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution460k288kClearer display (+172k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Samsung TL320

 S70 TL320 
RevealedAugust 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S70 and the TL320.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S70 and TL320 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S70 and TL320.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography information
Samsung TL320 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (160g)
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S70
Sports photography with Samsung TL320
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (160g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S70
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S70 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Samsung TL320
 Nikon Coolpix S70Samsung TL320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S70 Samsung TL320
Alternate name - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 288k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 160g (0.35 lb) -
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $290 $380