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Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2014
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is EX1
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S32 versus Samsung TL500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S32 (1/3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was revealed 3 years later than the TL500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S32 scores against the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung TL500

 S32 TL500 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 44 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon S32

 TL500 S32 
Focus manually More precise 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 S32 and Samsung TL500

 S32 TL500 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S32 has outside measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S32 vs the TL500.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S32 and TL500 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S32 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S32 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer S32 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S32
Portrait photography with Samsung TL500
33
MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography details
Samsung TL500 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
66
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL500 Sports photography factors
36
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Travel photography highlights
58
environment proofing
MP count good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (386g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography advice
34
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging information
Samsung TL500 Vlogging information
30
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
64
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (386 grams)
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Samsung TL500
 Nikon Coolpix S32Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Samsung TL500
Otherwise known as - EX1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 386 grams (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $527