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Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S80 versus Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S80 was launched 9 months later than the TL210 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the S80 matches up against the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung TL210

 S80 TL210 
LaunchedSeptember 2010January 2010More recent by 9 months
Screen resolution819k230kSharper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon S80

 TL210 S80 

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung TL210

 S80 TL210 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S80 offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S80 versus Samsung TL210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S80 vs the TL210.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and TL210 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and TL210.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S80 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger S80 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography features
Samsung TL210 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (177 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Sports photography camera
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL210 Travel photography advice
60
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
59
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL210 Landscape photography info
36
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging information
Samsung TL210 Vlogging information
30
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
28
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (177g)
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung TL210
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Samsung TL210
Also referred to as - PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-09-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 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 life 150 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 SLB-07B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $191 $230