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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Galaxy NX was launched 3 years after the TL225 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung TL225

 Galaxy NX TL225 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009Newer by 47 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 TL225 Galaxy NX 
Display resolution1152k922kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung TL225

 Galaxy NX TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX and the TL225.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and TL225 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and TL225.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Samsung TL225
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
68
good battery power (440 shots)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
36
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495g)
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung TL225
 Samsung Galaxy NXSamsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-20 2009-08-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 187 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 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 440 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,300 $488