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Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(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
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Samsung TL225

 S220 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S220

 TL225 S220 
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Samsung TL225

 S220 TL225 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and TL225 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S220
Street photography with Samsung TL225
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (187 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S220
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others (187 grams)
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Nikon S220 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix S220Samsung TL225
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