Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL500

Below, we are looking at the Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the L120 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The L120 was launched 8 months later than the TL500 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L120 grades versus the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L120 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L120 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 features outer measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L120 compared to the TL500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L120 and TL500 is 75 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and TL500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L120 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon L120 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern L120 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.