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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S3100 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3100 was brought out 19 months later than the TL225 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S3100 grades vs the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Samsung TL225

 S3100 TL225 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2009More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S3100

 TL225 S3100 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3100 and Samsung TL225

 S3100 TL225 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3100 comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S3100 and the TL225.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3100 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3100 and TL225.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3100 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S3100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3100
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3100
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
32
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3100
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
59
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (187 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3100 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
really wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3100
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
28
quite wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
29
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (187g)
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Nikon S3100 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3100 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix S3100Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S3100 Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-09 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lbs) 187 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 life 220 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $139 $488