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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL220

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon S9300
  • New Model is Nikon S9700
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST500
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL220 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S9500 and Samsung TL220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and TL220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was brought out 3 years after the TL220 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S9500 matches up against the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Samsung TL220

 S9500 TL220 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Nikon S9500

 TL220 S9500 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Samsung TL220

 S9500 TL220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 offers external measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S9500 and Samsung TL220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9500 against the TL220.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and TL220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and TL220.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer S9500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
31
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography details
Samsung TL220 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography details
Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography info
Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
71
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging information
Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S9500 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Samsung TL220
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Samsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S9500 Samsung TL220
Also called as - ST500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-550mm (22.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 169 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 230 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $230 $90