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Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and TL220 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S33 was revealed 5 years later than the TL220 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S33 grades versus the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Samsung TL220

 S33 TL220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015August 2009Fresher by 67 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S33

 TL220 S33 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Samsung TL220

 S33 TL220 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S33 compared to the TL220.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and TL220.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S33 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon S33 will give you greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer S33 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (221 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S33
Travel photography with Samsung TL220
58
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (221 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S33
Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/3.1")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (221g)
31
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S33 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix S33Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-02-10 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.7 x 3.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.7fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 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, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $90