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Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was introduced 6 months earlier than the TL220 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the L100 matches up against the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Samsung TL220

 L100 TL220 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon L100

 TL220 L100 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Samsung TL220

 L100 TL220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 features outside measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L100 versus the TL220.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and TL220 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung TL220 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
25
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography factors
Samsung TL220 Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography features
Samsung TL220 Sports photography features
32
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
38
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
30
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix L100Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 model 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $90