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Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(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
Samsung TL500
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung TL500

 L20 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon L20

 TL500 L20 
ReleasedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung TL500

 L20 TL500 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average in class (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (386 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
27
screen size is good (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
24
lighter than average in class (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
64
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (386g)
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Samsung TL500
 Nikon Coolpix L20Samsung TL500
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