Nikon Coolpix S8200 vs Samsung TL220

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S8200 and the Samsung TL220, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon Coolpix S8200 was introduced in August 2011 and Samsung TL220 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S8200 over Samsung TL220.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL220 over Nikon Coolpix S8200.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Samsung TL220 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 961k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively. Samsung TL220 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Nikon Coolpix S8200 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Samsung TL220 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

Nikon Coolpix S8200 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Nikon Coolpix S8200 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung TL220 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon Coolpix S8200 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots and Samsung TL220 comes with SLB-07A battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Nikon Coolpix S8200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Samsung TL220 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S8200, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung TL220. Nikon Coolpix S8200 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.40 m on Samsung TL220..

Nikon Coolpix S8200 body has dimensions of 104 x 59 x 33 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 1.3") and Samsung TL220 body has dimensions of 100 x 60 x 19 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.75"). Nikon Coolpix S8200 weighs 213 g (0.47 lb / 7.51 oz) and Samsung TL220 weighs 169 g (0.37 lb / 5.96 oz).

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Samsung TL220

104 mm

59 mm

100 mm

60 mm