Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung TL225

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL225, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-20 was revealed 18 months prior to the TL225 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX-20 grades versus the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL225. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung GX-20 features outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 and the TL225.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and TL225 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and TL225.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung GX-20 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.