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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and TL220 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 2 years after the TL220 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S8200 scores vs the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Samsung TL220

 S8200 TL220 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 25 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution961k230kCrisper display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S8200

 TL220 S8200 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Samsung TL220

 S8200 TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S8200 against the TL220.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and TL220.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S8200 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S8200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Samsung TL220
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (213 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (213 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (250 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL220 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (213g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
31
decently wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S8200 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Samsung TL220
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-24 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 961k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213g (0.47 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $90