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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was unveiled 3 years later than the TL220 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6500 matches up vs the TL220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Samsung TL220

 S6500 TL220 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S6500

 TL220 S6500 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Samsung TL220

 S6500 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S6500 and the TL220.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and TL220.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6500 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent S6500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Sports photography highlights
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography features
Samsung TL220 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (250g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging features
Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
31
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S6500 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Samsung TL220
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 169g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 model SLB-10A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $170 $90