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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 referred to as ST500
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S30 and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S30 (1/3") and TL220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S30 was unveiled 2 years after the TL220 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S30 matches up against the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Samsung TL220

 S30 TL220 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S30

 TL220 S30 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Samsung TL220

 S30 TL220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S30 offers outside measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S30 and the TL220.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and TL220.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S30 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung TL220 will provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher S30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
24
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (214g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
28
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
52
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (214 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
includes touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S30
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
25
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
23
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (214 grams)
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S30 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix S30Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Samsung TL220
Also Known as - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 169 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 240 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $119 $90