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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
33
Features
54
Overall
41

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Also referred to as EX1
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S8200 and Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S8200 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S8200 was launched 14 months after the TL500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S8200 matches up vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung TL500

 S8200 TL500 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen resolution961k614kSharper screen (+347k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon S8200

 TL500 S8200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung TL500

 S8200 TL500 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 has external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S8200 versus the TL500.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and TL500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S8200 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S8200 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer S8200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography information
Samsung TL500 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Sports photography highlights
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography info
Samsung TL500 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (213g)
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (386g)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (213g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
64
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (386 grams)
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung TL500
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 961k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 pounds) 386g (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 250 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $527