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Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Revealed September 2010
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S80 was brought out 14 months after the TL225 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S80 matches up versus the TL225 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Samsung TL225

 S80 TL225 
ReleasedSeptember 2010August 2009Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon S80

 TL225 S80 
Display resolution1152k819kCrisper display (+333k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Samsung TL225

 S80 TL225 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S80 vs the TL225.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and TL225.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S80 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer S80 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S80
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
60
includes focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (187g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S80
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
36
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S80
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
30
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
29
rather wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Coolpix S80Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-09-08 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 819 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.3fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 187 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL10 SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $191 $488