Nikon S6200 vs Samsung TL500

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S6200 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S6200 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S6200 was released 14 months later than the TL500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6200 scores vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6200 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6200 vs Samsung TL500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S6200 against the TL500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and TL500.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S6200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S6200 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S6200 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.