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Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2014
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S32 versus Samsung TL220, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very close but the S32 (1/3") and TL220 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was unveiled 4 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S32 scores vs the TL220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Samsung TL220

 S32 TL220 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 55 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S32

 TL220 S32 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Samsung TL220

 S32 TL220 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 has outside measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S32 against the TL220.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and TL220.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S32 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S32 will provide you with more detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S32 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
33
good resolution (13MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography info
Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
58
weather proof
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
34
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
36
pretty wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
30
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S32 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix S32Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-07 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $90