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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Launched November 2013
Samsung TL500
(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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as EX1
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon P7800 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The P7800 was unveiled 3 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the P7800 matches up versus the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Samsung TL500

 P7800 TL500 
AnnouncedNovember 2013July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Screen resolution921k614kClearer screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon P7800

 TL500 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Samsung TL500

 P7800 TL500 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7800 and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 versus the TL500.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and TL500 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and TL500.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P7800 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer P7800 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7800
Street photography with Samsung TL500
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (399 grams)
66
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7800
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL500 Travel photography factors
68
great battery power (350 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (399 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
64
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (386 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7800
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
58
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
75
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
heavier than others in class (399 grams)
64
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (386g)
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Nikon P7800 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Samsung TL500
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Samsung TL500
Also called - EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-25 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 386 gr (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 40
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.1
DXO Low light score 200 129
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $550 $527