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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Samsung TL225

 GX-1L TL225 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung GX-1L

 TL225 GX-1L 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2006Newer by 42 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k210kCrisper screen (+942k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL225

 GX-1L TL225 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
Samsung TL225 Street photography info
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Travel photography advice
Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
52
lighter than others in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (187 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Vlogging information
Samsung TL225 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (187 grams)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung TL225
 Samsung GX-1LSamsung TL225
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