Nikon S810c vs Samsung TL500

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S810c and Samsung TL500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S810c (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The S810c was unveiled 3 years after the TL500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S810c scores versus the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c provides physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S810c and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S810c compared to the TL500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and TL500.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S810c with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S810c will provide more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger S810c will have a benefit in sensor innovation.