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Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A100 was manufactured 6 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the A100 scores vs the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Samsung TL225

 A100 TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009Fresher by 79 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon A100

 TL225 A100 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Samsung TL225

 A100 TL225 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A100 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A100 versus the TL225.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and TL225.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon A100 to result in greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger A100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography features
Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (250 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery life (250 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (187g)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A100
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (187 grams)
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Nikon A100 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix A100Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Samsung TL225
Other name - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2009-08-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.1 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 187 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $162 $488