Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720
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![Nikon Coolpix S220 front Nikon Coolpix S220 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S220/Nikon-S220-front.jpg)
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2000
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternative Name is PL70
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S220 versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The S220 was manufactured 5 months before the SL720 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S220 scores against the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S220 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Samsung SL720
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon S220
SL720 | S220 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Samsung SL720
S220 | SL720 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S220 provides external measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S220 versus Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S220 versus the SL720.
![Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Samsung-SL720-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S220 and SL720 is 97 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Samsung-SL720-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and SL720.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung SL720 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
![Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Samsung-SL720-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S220-vs-Samsung-SL720-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S220 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Samsung SL720 |
Also referred to as | - | PL70 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2009-07-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 2000 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 100 gr (0.22 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | EN-EL10 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $56 | $119 |