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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S2900 was announced 5 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S2900 matches up against the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Samsung TL225

 S2900 TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2009Fresher by 66 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S2900

 TL225 S2900 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL225

 S2900 TL225 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S2900 has external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2900 versus the TL225.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S2900 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2900 and TL225.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S2900 to result in extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher S2900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S2900 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
38
decent MP (20MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S2900 Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S2900
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
51
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S2900 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
70
good battery pack (250 shots)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
offers touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (187g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S2900 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
44
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S2900
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Nikon S2900 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S2900 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix S2900Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S2900 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings - 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 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 187 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 250 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $117 $488