• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.72 inch 41.5mm2
  • 14.7 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S550 advantages over Samsung TL34HD

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 102 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Samsung TL34HD advantages over Nikon S550

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.72 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    14.7 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 2000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax M50

Nikon S550
Pentax M50
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
Samsung TL34HD
Pentax M50
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Ricoh R50

Nikon S550
Ricoh R50
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Higher extended ISO
Samsung TL34HD
Ricoh R50
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Samsung SL310

Nikon S550
Samsung SL310
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $230
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Samsung TL34HD
Samsung SL310
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $230
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Nikon S560

Nikon S550
Nikon S560
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Wider angle lens
Samsung TL34HD
Nikon S560
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Nikon S710

Nikon S550
Nikon S710
  • $195
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Samsung TL34HD
Nikon S710
  • $330
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $380
  • 1/1.72 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
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