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Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
Photography Glossary

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Nikon L32 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L32 was manufactured 5 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L32 grades against the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Samsung TL225

 L32 TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2009Fresher by 66 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon L32

 TL225 L32 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Samsung TL225

 L32 TL225 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 features physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L32 and the TL225.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and TL225.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to result in greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern L32 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (164g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL225 Sports photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery pack (320 shots)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (164g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
48
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
good battery pack (320 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (164g)
29
relatively wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Nikon L32 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix L32Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Samsung TL225
Also called as - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 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 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 187 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 320 images -
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $120 $488