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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9500
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
  • Other Name is WB1000
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S9300 versus Samsung TL320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and TL320 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was unveiled 3 years later than the TL320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9300 matches up versus the TL320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Samsung TL320

 S9300 TL320 
RevealedJuly 2012February 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Nikon S9300

 TL320 S9300 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Samsung TL320

 S9300 TL320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 features exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S9300 against the TL320.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and TL320 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and TL320.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9300 to deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer S9300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
has manual focus
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography info
Samsung TL320 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9300
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
Samsung TL320 Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Samsung TL320
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Samsung TL320
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-07-16 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) -
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $249 $380