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Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was revealed 6 years after the TL225 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A10 scores against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung TL225

 A10 TL225 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2009More modern by 79 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon A10

 TL225 A10 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung TL225

 A10 TL225 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A10 vs the TL225.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and TL225 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and TL225.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon A10 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A10 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography info
Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
62
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
includes touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (187 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
39
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160g)
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix A10Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 160g (0.35 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 200 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $488