Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL500

Here is a extended review of the Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the L100 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L100 was announced 17 months before the TL500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L100 matches up vs the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 has got external measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L100 against the TL500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and TL500 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and TL500.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The L100 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The older L100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.