Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL500
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Revealed February 2011
(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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The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6100 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S6100 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S6100 was manufactured 8 months after the TL500 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S6100 grades vs the TL500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung TL500
| S6100 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 8 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon S6100
| TL500 | S6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung TL500
| S6100 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6100 against the TL500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and TL500.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S6100 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S6100 will provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S6100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Samsung TL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Samsung TL500 |
| Otherwise known as | - | EX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2010-07-09 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/1.8-2.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175g (0.39 lbs) | 386g (0.85 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 210 photographs | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $195 | $527 |