Nikon P7000 vs Samsung TL220
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Nikon P7000 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
- Revealed November 2010
- New Model is Nikon P7100
(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 Known as ST500

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Nikon P7000 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty similar but the P7000 (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

The P7000 was announced 16 months later than the TL220 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P7000 scores vs the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Samsung TL220
P7000 | TL220 | |||
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Released | November 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon P7000
TL220 | P7000 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Samsung TL220
P7000 | TL220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon P7000 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 enjoys external measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while 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).
Check out the Nikon P7000 vs Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the P7000 versus the TL220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and TL220 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7000 and TL220.
As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7000 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung TL220 will offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P7000 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7000 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7000 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7000 | Samsung TL220 |
Also Known as | - | ST500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-11-23 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 | 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 | 310 grams (0.68 lbs) | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $354 | $90 |