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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • Later Model is Nikon AW130
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW120 versus Samsung TL220, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 4 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the AW120 scores vs the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Samsung TL220

 AW120 TL220 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2009More recent by 55 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon AW120

 TL220 AW120 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Samsung TL220

 AW120 TL220 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW120 versus Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the AW120 against the TL220.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and TL220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern AW120 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography advice
Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
51
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography details
Samsung TL220 Travel photography details
69
good battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
48
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
30
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon AW120 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-07 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $90