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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as EX1
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S3300 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S3300 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The S3300 was launched 20 months after the TL500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S3300 grades against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Samsung TL500

 S3300 TL500 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2010More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon S3300

 TL500 S3300 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Samsung TL500

 S3300 TL500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3300 and the TL500.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and TL500.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S3300 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S3300 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S3300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
Samsung TL500 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (386 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging information
Samsung TL500 Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
64
fairly wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (386g)
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Nikon S3300 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Samsung TL500
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Samsung TL500
Other name - EX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lb) 386 grams (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $99 $527