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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung TL225, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was released 4 years earlier than the TL225 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S 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 quick introduction of how the GX-1S scores versus the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 GX-1S TL225 
Focus manually More precise focusing

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

 TL225 GX-1S 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2006Fresher by 43 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1152k210kClearer screen (+942k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 GX-1S TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-1S offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 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).

Compare the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX-1S against the TL225.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-1S and TL225 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and TL225.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung TL225 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
50
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Sports photography advice
Samsung TL225 Sports photography advice
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
52
lighter than others in class (605 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
has touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL225
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung TL225
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung GX-1S Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2006-01-16 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 surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 605 grams (1.33 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $850 $488