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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung TL225, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very similar but the GX-10 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TL225 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GX-10 matches up vs the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung TL225

 GX-10 TL225 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung GX-10

 TL225 GX-10 
LaunchedAugust 2009September 2006More modern by 35 months
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k210kCrisper display (+942k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung TL225

 GX-10 TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-10 provides physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Samsung GX-10 and Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 vs the TL225.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and TL225 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and TL225.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung TL225 will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
59
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (187g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
29
really wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung GX-10Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-10 Samsung TL225
Also called as - ST550
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2006-09-21 2009-08-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 210 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 793 grams (1.75 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $850 $488