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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D3200
  • Updated by Nikon D3400
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is PL150
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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon D3300 and Samsung TL210, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and TL210 (12MP) and the D3300 (APS-C) and TL210 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The D3300 was manufactured 4 years after the TL210 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D3300 grades vs the TL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Samsung TL210

 D3300 TL210 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 53 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Nikon D3300

 TL210 D3300 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Samsung TL210

 D3300 TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3300 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D3300 and Samsung TL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D3300 against the TL210.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and TL210 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and TL210.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D3300 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D3300 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent D3300 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3300
Street photography with Samsung TL210
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (430g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3300
Sports photography with Samsung TL210
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (700 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 Travel photography info
Samsung TL210 Travel photography info
67
great battery life (700 shots)
lighter than competition (430 grams)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
59
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (177 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
33
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition (430g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
28
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (177g)
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Nikon D3300 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Samsung TL210
 Nikon D3300Samsung TL210
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D3300 Samsung TL210
Otherwise known as - PL150
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-04-21 2010-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 177 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1385 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14a SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $500 $230