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Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(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
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
  • Other Name is ST500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Samsung TL220

 S620 TL220 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S620

 TL220 S620 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Samsung TL220

 S620 TL220 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography factors
Samsung TL220 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
62
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
31
pretty wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S620 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix S620Samsung TL220
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