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Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Samsung TL220
(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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 6 months later than the TL220 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L22 grades vs the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Samsung TL220

 L22 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon L22

 TL220 L22 
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Common features in the Nikon L22 and Samsung TL220

 L22 TL220 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L22 vs the TL220.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and TL220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
62
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
27
screen size is good (3")
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging info
Samsung TL220 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L22 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix L22Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic 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 183g (0.40 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 ID 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $90