Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2015
(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
Photography Glossary Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe S3700 was manufactured 5 years after the TL225 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3700 scores against the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung TL225
| S3700 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2015 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 66 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S3700
| TL225 | S3700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Samsung TL225
| S3700 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3700 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S3700 against the TL225.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3700 and TL225.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S3700 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger S3700 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Samsung TL225 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3700 | Samsung TL225 |
| Alternative name | - | ST550 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-01-14 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 data 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118g (0.26 lb) | 187g (0.41 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 240 images | - |
| Form of battery | 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $175 | $488 |
