Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL500

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the S9300 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The S9300 was brought out 2 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S9300 grades vs the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 offers outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

See the Nikon S9300 vs Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9300 against the TL500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and TL500.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S9300 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S9300 will provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S9300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.