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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2010
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
  • Other Name is EX1
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6000 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S6000 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S6000 was announced 5 months earlier than the TL500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S6000 scores vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Samsung TL500

 S6000 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon S6000

 TL500 S6000 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Samsung TL500

 S6000 TL500 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6000 and Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 against the TL500.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S6000 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S6000 will give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than others (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Samsung TL500
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (386g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL500 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than others (386 grams)
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Nikon S6000 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Samsung TL500
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Samsung TL500
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Samsung TL500
Also Known as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-07-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 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 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 386 grams (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 ID EN-EL12 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $527