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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is WB2000
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and TL350 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was revealed 4 months later than the TL350 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the S8000 matches up against the TL350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung TL350

 S8000 TL350 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Nikon S8000

 TL350 S8000 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung TL350

 S8000 TL350 
RevealedJune 2010February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 features outer measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S8000 and the TL350.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and TL350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and TL350.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S8000 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography highlights
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decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL350 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8000
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL350 Travel photography advice
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography factors
37
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8000
Vlogging with Samsung TL350
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Samsung TL350
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Samsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Samsung TL350
Also called - WB2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 195 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-EL12 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $400