Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung TL225
GX-1S | TL225 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung GX-1S
TL225 | GX-1S | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2006 | Fresher by 43 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+942k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL225
GX-1S | TL225 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Samsung GX-1S | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |