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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S4100 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4100 was launched 19 months later than the TL225 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S4100 matches up against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Samsung TL225

 S4100 TL225 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2009More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S4100

 TL225 S4100 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Samsung TL225

 S4100 TL225 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S4100 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S4100 versus Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S4100 versus the TL225.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4100 and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4100 and TL225.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S4100 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern S4100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4100 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4100
Street photography with Samsung TL225
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4100 Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
67
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (187 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4100 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
29
rather wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average (187 grams)
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Nikon S4100 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4100 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix S4100Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4100 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-09 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 190 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $140 $488