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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6400 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was revealed 3 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S6400 matches up vs the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Samsung TL225

 S6400 TL225 
ReleasedAugust 2012August 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S6400

 TL225 S6400 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Samsung TL225

 S6400 TL225 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6400 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S6400 compared to the TL225.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and TL225 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and TL225.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6400 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger S6400 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6400 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (150g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6400
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (160 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6400 Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
63
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
provides touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (187 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6400 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (160 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6400
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
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really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
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relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (187g)
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Nikon S6400 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6400 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix S6400Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6400 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-22 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 187 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 160 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $488