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Nikon D2Xs vs Samsung TL225

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2Xs front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon D2Xs vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released June 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2X
  • New Model is Nikon D3X
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Nikon D2Xs vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Nikon D2Xs and Samsung TL225, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the D2Xs (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very similar but the D2Xs (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The D2Xs was announced 4 years before the TL225 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2Xs being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D2Xs matches up versus the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Samsung TL225

 D2Xs TL225 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon D2Xs

 TL225 D2Xs 
LaunchedAugust 2009June 2006Fresher by 38 months
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k235kSharper display (+917k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Samsung TL225

 D2Xs TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon D2Xs vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2Xs features outer measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D2Xs and Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D2Xs and the TL225.

Nikon D2Xs vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D2Xs and TL225 is 51 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D2Xs vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D2Xs and TL225.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The D2Xs includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The older D2Xs is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2Xs vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Xs vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D2Xs
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D2Xs
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
43
environment sealing
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
59
features focus by touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
37
relatively wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Vlogging factors
Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
29
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Nikon D2Xs vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Xs and Samsung TL225
 Nikon D2XsSamsung TL225
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon D2Xs Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Class Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-06-01 2009-08-13
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 235 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 489 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 Single Single
Retail pricing $3,999 $488