Nikon P7100 vs Samsung TL500

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon P7100 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The P7100 was brought out 20 months after the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the P7100 scores versus the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7100 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has dimensions 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 P7100 and Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the P7100 vs the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and TL500 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and TL500.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer P7100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.