Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL220
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Previous Model is Nikon L110
(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
- Also Known as ST500
Photography Glossary Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L120 (14MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L120 was released 19 months later than the TL220 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the L120 scores versus the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L120 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Samsung TL220
| L120 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | August 2009 | More recent by 19 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon L120
| TL220 | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Samsung TL220
| L120 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 offers external measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L120 vs the TL220.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and TL220 is 75 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and TL220.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L120 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L120 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L120 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Samsung TL220 |
| Other name | - | ST500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2009-08-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 431g (0.95 lb) | 169g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" 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 life | 330 images | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $300 | $90 |