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Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P300 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was launched 22 months after the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the P300 grades versus the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Samsung TL220

 P300 TL220 
ReleasedMay 2011August 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon P300

 TL220 P300 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Samsung TL220

 P300 TL220 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 has outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P300 and the TL220.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and TL220.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent P300 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
27
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography advice
Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
63
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
features touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
43
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Nikon P300 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix P300Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-05-31 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $90