Nikon S02 vs Samsung TL225

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S02 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly close but the S02 (1/3") and TL225 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S02 was released 4 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S02 scores versus the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S02 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S02 has got outside dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Nikon S02 versus Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S02 against the TL225.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and TL225 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and TL225.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S02 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon S02 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S02 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.