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Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L21 was released 6 months after the TL220 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L21 matches up vs the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Samsung TL220

 L21 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon L21

 TL220 L21 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Samsung TL220

 L21 TL220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L21 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L21 against the TL220.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and TL220.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung TL220 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
18
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L21
Street photography with Samsung TL220
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
15
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L21
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Nikon L21 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix L21Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L21 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 grams (0.37 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $90