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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as EX1
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon P7700 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

Photography Glossary

The P7700 was manufactured 2 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P7700 scores versus the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Samsung TL500

 P7700 TL500 
AnnouncedMay 2013July 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon P7700

 TL500 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Samsung TL500

 P7700 TL500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements 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 P7700 and Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P7700 versus the TL500.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7700 and TL500 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and TL500.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P7700 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger P7700 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (392g)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery power (330 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7700 Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
65
great battery power (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (392g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
64
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging details
Samsung TL500 Vlogging details
75
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than competition (392g)
64
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
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Nikon P7700 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Samsung TL500
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7700 Samsung TL500
Alternative name - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-05-28 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 5.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392g (0.86 lb) 386g (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 40
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.1
DXO Low light rating 191 129
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $527