Samsung TL500 vs Nikon P340

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Samsung TL500 vs Nikon P340

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
10.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 72.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Samsung TL500 Review.

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P340 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the P340.

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Differences

Samsung TL500 advantages over Nikon P340

Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Nikon P340 advantages over Samsung TL500

Less expensive
$380 vs $450 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
120 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
P340 test data on DxO Mark TL500 test data on DxO Mark

273 vs 129 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
194g vs 315g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
922k 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
12.2 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 16 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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
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
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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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon P340, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Nikon P340 First Shots

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 P340

Olympus XZ-1

$347
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$500
1/1.63 inch

Longer stills battery life
Hot shoe

Compare Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-1

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 P340

Olympus XZ-2

$347
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$470
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon P340 vs Olympus XZ-2

Compared to Nikon P330

Samsung TL500

Nikon P330

$450
1/1.7 inch

Tiltable Screen
Hot shoe

$380
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Nikon P330

Nikon P340

Nikon P330

$347
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$380
1/1.7 inch

Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon P340 vs Nikon P330

Compared to Leica C

Samsung TL500

Leica C

$450
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Samsung TL500 vs Leica C

Nikon P340

Leica C

$347
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon P340 vs Leica C

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 P340

Canon N100

$347
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
RAW file ability

$349
1/1.7 inch

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon P340 vs Canon N100

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