Samsung TL320 vs Nikon P510 Comparison

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Samsung TL320

12 MP | 1/2.33 CCD Sensor

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16 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Samsung TL320 vs Nikon P510 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Samsung TL320, which was introduced in February 2009 is a Ultracompact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Nikon P510, which was introduced in July 2012 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, TL320 is 3 years older than P510. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Samsung TL320 and Nikon P510 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2009-02-23

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

24-120 mm F2.8-5.8 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

160g. 97 x 61 x 21 mm

Also known as WB1000

Nikon P510 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-07-05

16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200

24-1000 mm F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

Electronic viewfinder

7.0fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

120fps High-Speed Video

Built-in GPS

555g. 120 x 83 x 102 mm

Replaced Nikon Coolpix P500 Compare

Nikon P510 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P520. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P520 vs Nikon Coolpix P510
Nikon Coolpix P520 vs Samsung TL320 (WB1000)

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Samsung TL320 and Nikon P510 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung TL320 over Nikon Coolpix P510

Internal Storage	40 MB vs None	Extra built-in storage
Weight	160 g vs 555 g	395 g lighter
Max Aperture - Wide	2.80 vs 3.00	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	5.80 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele
Sensor Pixel Area	2.31µm2 vs 1.76µm2	31% larger pixel area

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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P510 over Samsung TL320

LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control under bright light
GPS	BuiltIn vs None	record your image locations
Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
LCD Resolution	921k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/8000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele	1000mm vs 120mm	880 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	41.7x vs 5.0x	more flexible focal coverage
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video

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Common Strengths of Samsung TL320 and Nikon Coolpix P510

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	Easy focusing on portrait shots
Max Continuous Shooting	fps vs 7.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage

Common Weaknesses of Samsung TL320 and Nikon Coolpix P510

External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	5.80 vs 5.90	Slow lenses at tele

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Samsung TL320 vs Nikon P510: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Samsung TL320 and Nikon P510 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung TL320 has external dimensions of 97 x 61 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.4 x 0.83″) and weighs 160 g (including batteries). Nikon P510 has external dimensions of 120 x 83 x 102 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 4.02″) and weighs 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Samsung TL320 and the Nikon P510. Samsung TL320 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 23mm narrower, 22mm shorter and 81mm thinner than Nikon P510.

Comparison image of the Samsung TL320 and the Nikon P510 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Samsung TL320 and Nikon P510.

Comparison image of the Samsung TL320 and the Nikon P510 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung TL320 and Nikon P510.

Top View Comparison image of the Samsung TL320 and the Nikon P510 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Samsung TL320 is significantly lighter (395g ) than the Nikon P510 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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TL320

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Thickness Comparison

Bridge Cameras

TL320

P510

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Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Samsung TL320 (WB1000) nor Nikon Coolpix P510 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung TL320 and Nikon P510's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

On the other hand, Nikon P510 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Samsung TL320 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P510.

Samsung TL320 vs Nikon P510: Sensor Comparison

Samsung TL320 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Nikon P510 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor.

Below you can see the TL320 and P510 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung TL320 and Nikon P510 Cameras

Samsung TL320 and Nikon P510 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.

Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the Samsung TL320 or the Nikon P510, including hyperfocal distance.

Samsung TL320 vs Nikon P510 Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung TL320 features a 24-120 mm F2.8-5.8 5× zoom lens whereas Nikon P510 features a 24-1000 mm F3.0-5.9 41.7× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.80, Samsung TL320 is faster than Nikon P510 at this focal length. On the tele end, Nikon P510 has 880mm longer telezoom reach than the Samsung TL320. However, with a max aperture of f5.80, Samsung TL320 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TL320

P510

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

TL320

P510

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

TL320

P510

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

TL320

P510

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Samsung TL320 and Nikon P510 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Samsung TL320 and Nikon P510 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung TL320 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon P510 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
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Samsung TL320 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon P510 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Samsung TL320 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon P510 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
120 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
1000 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Samsung TL320 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon P510 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
160g
Body Thickness 21mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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41.7X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
555g
Body Thickness 102mm
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Samsung TL320 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon P510 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in GPS
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Environmental Sealings
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Samsung TL320 vs Nikon P510: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision regarding which camera best suits your needs and budget. However, if you're curious about how we rated the Samsung TL320 and the Nikon P510, below you'll find their scores across five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung TL320 and Nikon P510 scores compare:

Samsung TL320

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #19 out of 156 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #763 out of 1384 in all Cameras

Nikon P510

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #45 out of 119 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #457 out of 1384 in all Cameras

Nikon P510 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung TL320 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Samsung TL320. Otherwise, Nikon P510 is the better camera overall.

Samsung TL320

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General	Samsung TL320	Nikon Coolpix P510
Brand	Samsung	Nikon
Announced	2009-02-23	2012-07-05
Body Type	Ultracompact	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	27.72mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-120 mm (5×)	24-1000 mm (41.7×)
Max Aperture	F2.8-5.8	F3.0-5.9
Macro Focus Range	5cm	2cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	460k dots	921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.00 m	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	n/a	7.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Eye-Fi Connected
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	160g	555g
Dimensions	97 x 61 x 21mm	120 x 83 x 102mm
Battery Life	n/a	200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction

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