Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Released July 2010
- Other Name is EX1
Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon L20 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the L20 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L20 was released 17 months before the TL500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L20 grades against the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung TL500
L20 | TL500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon L20
TL500 | L20 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung TL500
L20 | TL500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L20 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L20 versus Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L20 against the TL500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and TL500.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The L20 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged L20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung TL500 |
Other name | - | EX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 386 gr (0.85 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $120 | $527 |