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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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 S6100 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S6100 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6100 was brought out 19 months after the TL220 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6100 grades vs the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Samsung TL220

 S6100 TL220 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2009Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S6100

 TL220 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Samsung TL220

 S6100 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6100 against the TL220.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and TL220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and TL220.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6100 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent S6100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography advice
Samsung TL220 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
65
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
62
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6100
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
31
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Samsung TL220
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-02-09 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 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, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 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
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $195 $90