Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500
90 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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88 Imaging
34 Features
54 Overall
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon L610
| TL500 | L610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Samsung TL500
| L610 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Nikon L610 and Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L610 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L610 | Samsung 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 |