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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was brought out 4 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up against the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung TL225

 Galaxy Camera 2 TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 TL225 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen resolution1152k1037kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung TL225

 Galaxy Camera 2 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 versus the TL225.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and TL225.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Galaxy Camera 2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
73
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (283 grams)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (187 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (283g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (187g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-02 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 283g (0.62 lbs) 187g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 life 400 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $488