Nikon L24 vs Samsung TL500
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Nikon L24 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Alternative Name is EX1

Nikon L24 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L24 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the L24 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

The L24 was released 8 months later than the TL500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L24 scores vs the TL500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L24 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L24 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Samsung TL500
L24 | TL500 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon L24
TL500 | L24 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L24 and Samsung TL500
L24 | TL500 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon L24 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L24 has physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L24 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L24 and the TL500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L24 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L24 and TL500.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L24 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon L24 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent L24 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L24 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L24 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L24 | Samsung TL500 |
Also Known as | - | EX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-09 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 182 grams (0.40 lb) | 386 grams (0.85 lb) |
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 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 life | 220 photographs | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $119 | $527 |