Nikon L810 vs Samsung TL500
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Nikon L810 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Refreshed by Nikon L820
(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
- Other Name is EX1

Nikon L810 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L810 and Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the L810 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

The L810 was introduced 20 months later than the TL500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L810 scores against the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Samsung TL500
L810 | TL500 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 20 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon L810
TL500 | L810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Samsung TL500
L810 | TL500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon L810 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Nikon L810 and Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L810 and the TL500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and TL500 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and TL500.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L810 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon L810 will provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer L810 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Samsung TL500 |
Also Known as | - | EX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2010-07-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.2 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 430 gr (0.95 pounds) | 386 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 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 | 300 images | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $280 | $527 |