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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung CL80 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was introduced 5 months later than the TL225 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CL80 matches up against the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Samsung TL225

 CL80 TL225 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung CL80

 TL225 CL80 
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Samsung TL225

 CL80 TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the CL80 versus the TL225.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and TL225.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
60
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (160g)
29
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
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Samsung CL80 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung CL80Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung CL80 Samsung TL225
Also Known as ST5500 ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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 160g (0.35 lbs) 187g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $488