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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon S230
(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
Samsung TL225
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Samsung TL225

 S230 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S230

 TL225 S230 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S230 and Samsung TL225

 S230 TL225 
LaunchedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

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

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S230 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S230 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S230 Sports photography information
Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S230 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
has focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S230 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
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screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S230 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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quite wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
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Nikon S230 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S230 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix S230Samsung TL225
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