Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL500
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2010
(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
- Also Known as EX1
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Below is a thorough analysis of the Nikon L22 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively similar but the L22 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe L22 was released 5 months before the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L22 scores against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung TL500
| L22 | TL500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon L22
| TL500 | L22 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung TL500
| L22 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the L22 vs the TL500.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and TL500.
All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L22 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon L22 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L22 | Samsung TL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Samsung TL500 |
| Also called as | - | EX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2010-07-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/1.8-2.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 183 gr (0.40 pounds) | 386 gr (0.85 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $130 | $527 |