Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL500

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S100 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S100 was introduced 14 months after the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S100 matches up vs the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements 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 depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S100 vs the TL500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and TL500.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S100 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S100 will give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.