Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL500
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Other Name is EX1
Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L28 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the L28 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe L28 was unveiled 2 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L28 matches up against the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L28 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L28 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Samsung TL500
L28 | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon L28
TL500 | L28 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L28 and Samsung TL500
L28 | TL500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L28 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L28 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L28 against the TL500.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L28 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and TL500.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L28 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon L28 will offer extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger L28 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L28 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L28 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L28 | Samsung TL500 |
Alternative name | - | EX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lb) | 386 gr (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 shots | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $90 | $527 |