Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL500
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched August 2010
(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
- Additionally referred to as EX1
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The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S5100 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively close but the S5100 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe S5100 was brought out 2 months after the TL500 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S5100 matches up vs the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Samsung TL500
| S5100 | TL500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon S5100
| TL500 | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Samsung TL500
| S5100 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S5100 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5100 and the TL500.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and TL500.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S5100 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S5100 will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Nikon S5100 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Samsung TL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Samsung TL500 |
| Also called | - | EX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-08-17 | 2010-07-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/1.8-2.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 132 gr (0.29 lb) | 386 gr (0.85 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 40 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | EN-EL10 | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $200 | $527 |