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Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L610 and Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the L610 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The L610 was revealed 2 years after the TL500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the L610 grades vs the TL500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Samsung TL500

 L610 TL500 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon L610

 TL500 L610 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung TL500

 L610 TL500 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L610 versus the TL500.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and TL500.

Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L610 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon L610 will result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern L610 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography advice
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (120 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (120 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (120 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL500 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (240g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
64
quite wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (386 grams)
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Samsung TL500
 Nikon Coolpix L610Samsung TL500
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Samsung TL500
Also called - EX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-09 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 lb) 386g (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 120 shots -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $527