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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung TL225, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and TL225 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 was brought out 9 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z7 grades vs the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Samsung TL225

 Z7 TL225 
AnnouncedAugust 2018August 2009Fresher by 110 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution2100k1152kSharper display (+948k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Nikon Z7

 TL225 Z7 
Display dimensions3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Samsung TL225

 Z7 TL225 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 has outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 versus the TL225.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and TL225 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 and TL225.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 will offer you more detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
high MP (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (330 shots)
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 Travel photography details
Samsung TL225 Travel photography details
67
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
high MP (46MP)
low battery power (330 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
59
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (187g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery power (330 shots)
37
pretty wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
29
pretty wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
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Nikon Z7 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Samsung TL225
 Nikon Z7Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z7 Samsung TL225
Also called - ST550
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2018-08-23 2009-08-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 493 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 187g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $2,797 $488