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Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225

Portability
51
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Nikon D1H front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Launched September 2001
  • Replacement is Nikon D2H
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the D1H (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The D1H was introduced 9 years before the TL225 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D1H being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D1H grades vs the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Samsung TL225

 D1H TL225 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon D1H

 TL225 D1H 
LaunchedAugust 2009September 2001More modern by 96 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2"Bigger screen (+1.5")
Screen resolution1152k130kCrisper screen (+1022k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D1H and Samsung TL225

 D1H TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D1H offers external dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D1H vs the TL225.

Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D1H and TL225 is 51 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1H and TL225.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D1H having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL225 will resolve extra detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged D1H is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D1H
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
50
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1H Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1H as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
41
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1H as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
28
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
provides focus via touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (187 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D1H
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
43
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1H Vlogging information
Samsung TL225 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (187g)
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Nikon D1H vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1H and Samsung TL225
 Nikon D1HSamsung TL225
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D1H Samsung TL225
Also called as - ST550
Class Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2001-09-19 2009-08-13
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 3MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 2000 x 1312 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2" 3.5"
Screen resolution 130k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 187 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 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 ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $5,130 $488