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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9700
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is ST50
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung TL100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was brought out 4 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S9500 scores versus the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung TL100

 S9500 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon S9500

 TL100 S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung TL100

 S9500 TL100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9500 versus Samsung TL100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S9500 compared to the TL100.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and TL100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and TL100.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9500 to result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S9500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography highlights
31
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (205 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
71
lighter than average (205g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
49
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (219g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography highlights
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (205 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (219 grams)
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life 230 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $22