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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Also referred to as ST550
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was introduced 6 months after the TL225 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S3000 grades against the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Samsung TL225

 S3000 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S3000

 TL225 S3000 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Samsung TL225

 S3000 TL225 
ReleasedFebruary 2010August 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3000 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S3000 and the TL225.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3000 and TL225.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3000 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3000 Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
17
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography info
Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
59
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (187 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3000 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
28
rather wide (27mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
26
rather wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
29
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Nikon S3000 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 27-108mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 116 gr (0.26 lb) 187 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $488