• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 124.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung TL225 advantages over Nikon D7200

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 76 mm
    Thinner

Nikon D7200 advantages over Samsung TL225

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.92 vs 1.53 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Fast startup
    ~0.40 vs 1.9 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 1110 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    10 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Less shutter lag
    0.17 vs 0.36 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 12.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Rugged, weather-sealed body; Great ergonomics and loads of controls; Accurate optical viewfinder; Excellent image quality; Decent burst speed; Swift autofocus; Generous buffer depths; Superb battery life

  • Mixes plastic and magnesium-alloy panels on exterior; LCD monitor can't be tilted or swiveled; Presents a steep learning curve; No focus peaking in live view; Video mode feels a bit of an afterthought; New Wi-Fi features are rough around the edges

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7500

Samsung TL225
Nikon D7500
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Nikon D7200
Nikon D7500
  • $1021
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video

Compared to Samsung CL65

Samsung TL225
Samsung CL65
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in Bluetooth
Nikon D7200
Samsung CL65
  • $1021
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compared to Samsung TL220

Samsung TL225
Samsung TL220
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
Nikon D7200
Samsung TL220
  • $1021
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compared to Sony DSC-TX9

Samsung TL225
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
Nikon D7200
Sony DSC-TX9
  • $1021
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compared to Sony A77 II

Samsung TL225
Sony A77 II
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • $1198
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Nikon D7200
Sony A77 II
  • $1021
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $1198
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
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