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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon AW110 and Samsung TL220, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was announced 3 years after the TL220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the AW110 scores versus the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Samsung TL220

 AW110 TL220 
IntroducedJuly 2013August 2009Newer by 48 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon AW110

 TL220 AW110 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Samsung TL220

 AW110 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW110 compared to the TL220.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and TL220.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon AW110 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer AW110 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW110
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
67
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
36
fairly wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
30
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-05 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $90