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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S30 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S30 (1/3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S30 was revealed 20 months after the TL500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S30 grades against the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung TL500

 S30 TL500 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon S30

 TL500 S30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung TL500

 S30 TL500 
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S30 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S30 and the TL500.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and TL500.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S30 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The younger S30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
25
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW format
40
manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Street photography highlights
51
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (214g)
66
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S30
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
29
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
52
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (214g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography highlights
26
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
52
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL500 Vlogging highlights
23
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (214 grams)
64
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Samsung TL500
 Nikon Coolpix S30Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Samsung TL500
Also called as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 386g (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $119 $527