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Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon S100 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was announced 2 years after the TL220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S100 scores vs the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Samsung TL220

 S100 TL220 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k230kClearer screen (+590k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S100

 TL220 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Samsung TL220

 S100 TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 offers external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S100 versus Samsung TL220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S100 and the TL220.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and TL220.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S100 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S100
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
65
features focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
provides touch focus
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S100
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (150 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
31
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S100 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix S100Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 820 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 150 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $240 $90