Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225
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Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L31 and Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L31 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Samsung TL225
L31 | TL225 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | August 2009 | More modern by 66 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon L31
TL225 | L31 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L31 and Samsung TL225
L31 | TL225 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Nikon L31 and Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and TL225 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L31 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L31 | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |