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Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
27
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(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 2015
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L31 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L31 was brought out 5 years after the TL225 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L31 matches up versus the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Samsung TL225

 L31 TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2015August 2009More modern by 66 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon L31

 TL225 L31 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Samsung TL225

 L31 TL225 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L31 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the L31 against the TL225.

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and TL225 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and TL225.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L31 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent L31 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L31
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (160 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography info
Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
68
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
has touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (187g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
65
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (160 grams)
29
rather wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
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Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix L31Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L31 Samsung TL225
Alternate name - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type 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
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 160g (0.35 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
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 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 200 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $488