Nikon S3600 vs Samsung TL220
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2014
(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
- Alternate Name is ST500
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In this article, we are looking at the Nikon S3600 vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3600 was brought out 4 years after the TL220 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S3600 matches up against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Samsung TL220
| S3600 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 | August 2009 | More modern by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S3600
| TL220 | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Samsung TL220
| S3600 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S3600 and the TL220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and TL220.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern S3600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S3600 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Samsung TL220 |
| Other name | - | ST500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2009-08-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (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 file format | - | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 230 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $200 | $90 |