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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was manufactured very close to the TL220 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1000pj scores vs the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Samsung TL220

 S1000pj TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S1000pj

 TL220 S1000pj 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Samsung TL220

 S1000pj TL220 
RevealedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and 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") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj vs the TL220.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and TL220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and TL220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
20
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
features touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSamsung TL220
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 169 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 model EN-EL12 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $289 $90