- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
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34.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
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23.00mm - 900.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Samsung L210 advantages over Nikon B500
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.68
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Thinner
20 mm
vs
96 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
140g
vs
541g
Lighter weight
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Longer exposure
8
vs
1 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Bigger JPEG buffer
15
vs
7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Nikon B500 advantages over Samsung L210
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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More telephoto lens reach
900 mm
vs
102 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Newer
8 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
-
More dots on screen
921k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
16.1
vs
10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
-
Wider angle lens
23 mm
vs
34 mm
Capture more of the scene
-
Faster JPEG shooting
7.4 fps
vs
0.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
-
Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
-
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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The Competition
Compared to Fujifilm J10
Samsung
L210
Fujifilm
J10
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Less expensive
-
Manual focus
-
Bigger pixels
-
Manual focus
Compared to Panasonic DMC-FS3
Samsung
L210
Panasonic
DMC-FS3
-
Larger sensor
-
More pixels
Nikon
B500
Panasonic
DMC-FS3
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Larger sensor
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Canon SD1200 IS
Samsung
L210
Canon
SD1200 IS
-
Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Nikon
B500
Canon
SD1200 IS
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Tiltable Screen
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Nikon P530
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Tiltable Screen
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
Manual focus
Compared to Nikon L840
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Tiltable Screen