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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Samsung CL5 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL10
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and TL225 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The CL5 was launched 5 months before the TL225 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CL5 matches up against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Samsung TL225

 CL5 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung CL5

 TL225 CL5 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
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Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL225

 CL5 TL225 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Samsung CL5 versus Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CL5 against the TL225.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and TL225.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung TL225 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
24
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung CL5
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung CL5
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (9MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
29
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Samsung CL5 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL5 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung CL5Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung CL5 Samsung TL225
Also Known as PL10 ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-02-23 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $391 $488