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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S6900 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon S6900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 181g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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 S6900 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6900 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6900 was revealed 5 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S6900 grades against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6900 over the Samsung TL225

 S6900 TL225 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2009Fresher by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S6900

 TL225 S6900 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6900 and Samsung TL225

 S6900 TL225 
Focus manually No manual focusing

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6900 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S6900 versus the TL225.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6900 and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6900 and TL225.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6900 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S6900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6900 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
62
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (181g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6900
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6900 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
67
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (181g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (187 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6900
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
42
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
37
fairly wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6900 Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
70
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (181 grams)
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others (187 grams)
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Nikon S6900 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6900 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix S6900Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6900 Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 181g (0.40 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $190 $488