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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is EX1
Photography Glossary

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S8000 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S8000 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The S8000 was introduced at a similar time to the TL500 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S8000 grades vs the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Samsung TL500

 S8000 TL500 
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon S8000

 TL500 S8000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Samsung TL500

 S8000 TL500 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 has got external measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8000 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S8000 versus the TL500.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and TL500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S8000 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S8000 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
focusing manually
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography advice
Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography details
Samsung TL500 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8000
Travel photography with Samsung TL500
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (386 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography details
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging features
Samsung TL500 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
64
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition (386g)
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Nikon S8000 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Samsung TL500
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Samsung TL500
Other name - EX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 386 grams (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $527