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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 2 years after the TL225 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the DV300F grades against the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung TL225

 DV300F TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung DV300F

 TL225 DV300F 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL225

 DV300F TL225 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DV300F against the TL225.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and TL225.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DV300F is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
69
lighter than average (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
59
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (187 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
29
relatively wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (187g)
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung TL225
 Samsung DV300FSamsung TL225
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung TL225
Other name - ST550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-02 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 187 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 BP88 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $488