Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed February 2006
(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
- Introduced August 2009
- Other Name is ST550
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung TL225, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX-1L was introduced 4 years earlier than the TL225 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX-1L scores versus the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung TL225
GX-1L | TL225 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung GX-1L
TL225 | GX-1L | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | February 2006 | Newer by 42 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 210k | Crisper screen (+942k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL225
GX-1L | TL225 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1L and the TL225.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and TL225 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and TL225.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL225 will offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor tech.
Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Samsung GX-1L | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung GX-1L | Samsung TL225 |
Also called as | - | ST550 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2006-02-24 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2008 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 5 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 210 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.50 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 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 | 570 grams (1.26 lbs) | 187 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 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 | 4 x AA | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $488 |