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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(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
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 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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Samsung TL225

 S3700 TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2009More modern by 66 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S3700

 TL225 S3700 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3700 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography details
Samsung TL225 Travel photography details
70
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
59
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (187g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3700 Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (240 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (187 grams)
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Nikon S3700 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Samsung 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