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Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
79
Imaging
63
Features
30
Overall
49
Leica M9 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Replacement is Leica M9-P
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Leica and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and TL225 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The M9 was announced within a month of the TL225 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M9 grades against the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Samsung TL225

 M9 TL225 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Leica M9

 TL225 M9 
Display dimension3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M9 and Samsung TL225

 M9 TL225 
RevealedSeptember 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M9 comes with exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M9 against the TL225.

Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and TL225 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9 and TL225.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M9 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M9 will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
69
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M9 Street photography info
Samsung TL225 Street photography info
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
44
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
54
MP count decent (18MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (350 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
provides touch focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9 Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
29
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Leica M9 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9 and Samsung TL225
 Leica M9Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Leica Samsung
Model Leica M9 Samsung TL225
Other name - ST550
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2009-09-09 2009-08-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5212 x 3472 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 2500 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.40 m
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585 gr (1.29 pounds) 187 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $2,750 $488