Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL500

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very close but the L21 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L21 was launched 5 months earlier than the TL500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the L21 grades against the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing 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 L21 vs Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L21 against the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L21 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and TL500.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L21 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung TL500 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.