Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung TL500
| S8200 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 | July 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
| Screen resolution | 961k | 614k | Sharper screen (+347k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Nikon S8200
| TL500 | S8200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung TL500
| S8200 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Samsung 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 |