Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched February 2009
(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
- Revealed August 2009
- Alternate Name is ST550
Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S220 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S220 was announced 6 months before the TL225 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S220 matches up versus the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S220 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Samsung TL225
S220 | TL225 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S220
TL225 | S220 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S220 and Samsung TL225
S220 | TL225 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | August 2009 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S220 comes with physical measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") with 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 S220 and Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S220 versus the TL225.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and TL225 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S220 and TL225.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung TL225 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S220 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S220 | Samsung TL225 |
Also called as | - | ST550 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 100g (0.22 pounds) | 187g (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | EN-EL10 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $56 | $488 |