Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2000
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Also Known as ST550

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon S230 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S230 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S230 was released 6 months before the TL225 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S230 matches up against the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S230 and Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S230 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung TL225
S230 | TL225 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S230
TL225 | S230 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung TL225
S230 | TL225 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S230 enjoys outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S230 and Samsung TL225 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S230 against the TL225.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S230 and TL225.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung TL225 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S230 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S230 | Samsung TL225 |
Also called | - | ST550 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 2000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 115g (0.25 lb) | 187g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 ID | EN-EL10 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $150 | $488 |