• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung TL500 advantages over Nikon P310

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.7 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.08 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Nikon P310 advantages over Samsung TL500

  • Less expensive
    $330 vs $450 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    100 mm vs 72 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    194g vs 315g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 614k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus XZ-1

Samsung TL500
Olympus XZ-1
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Integrated ND filter

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Olympus XZ-1

Nikon P310
Olympus XZ-1
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $500
  • 1/1.63 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-1

Compared to Nikon P300

Samsung TL500
Nikon P300
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Nikon P300

Nikon P310
Nikon P300
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P310 vs Nikon P300

Compared to Olympus XZ-2

Samsung TL500
Olympus XZ-2
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Olympus XZ-2

Nikon P310
Olympus XZ-2
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $470
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P310 vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Canon N100

Samsung TL500
Canon N100
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Canon N100

Nikon P310
Canon N100
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • More pixels
  • $349
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P310 vs Canon N100

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Samsung TL500
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $450
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Hot shoe
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Nikon P310
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

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