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Nikon W300 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon W300 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon W300 and Samsung TL100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 8 years after the TL100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the W300 grades versus the TL100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Samsung TL100

 W300 TL100 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2009More modern by 103 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Nikon W300

 TL100 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Samsung TL100

 W300 TL100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 and Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the W300 and the TL100.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and TL100.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon W300 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer W300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Samsung TL100
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography features
Samsung TL100 Travel photography features
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (219 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography advice
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (219g)
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Nikon W300 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Samsung TL100
 Nikon Coolpix W300Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-05-31 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 280 pictures -
Style of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $387 $22