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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S4300 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4300 was manufactured 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S4300 matches up versus the TL220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Samsung TL220

 S4300 TL220 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S4300

 TL220 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Samsung TL220

 S4300 TL220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S4300 versus Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 compared to the TL220.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and TL220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and TL220.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer S4300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
features touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
30
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Class 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 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 139 gr (0.31 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 life 180 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $119 $90