Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Other Name is ST500

Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S620 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S620 was unveiled 6 months before the TL220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S620 matches up against the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Samsung TL220. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S620 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung TL220
S620 | TL220 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S620
TL220 | S620 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung TL220
S620 | TL220 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S620 versus Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S620 versus the TL220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and TL220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S620 and TL220.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S620 | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S620 | Samsung TL220 |
Also called as | - | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 120g (0.26 lb) | 169g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | EN-EL12 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $37 | $90 |