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Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
Samsung TL500
(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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Nikon P300 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly close but the P300 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer different sensor size.

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The P300 was released 11 months after the TL500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P300 grades versus the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung TL500

 P300 TL500 
LaunchedMay 2011July 2010More modern by 11 months
Display resolution922k614kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon P300

 TL500 P300 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung TL500

 P300 TL500 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P300 versus the TL500.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and TL500.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P300 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon P300 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern P300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
27
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL500 Sports photography advice
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P300
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
63
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL500 Vlogging factors
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
64
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (386g)
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung TL500
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung TL500
Also Known as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-31 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lbs) 386 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $527