Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL220
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Launched August 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST500
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The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon L20 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe L20 was launched 6 months before the TL220 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the L20 matches up vs the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Samsung TL220. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Samsung TL220
| L20 | TL220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon L20
| TL220 | L20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Samsung TL220
| L20 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L20 and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the L20 and the TL220.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and TL220.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung TL220 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
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Nikon L20 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Samsung TL220 |
| Alternate name | - | ST500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 169 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 ID | 2 x AA | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $120 | $90 |
