Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225
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76 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung TL225
Galaxy NX | TL225 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.5" | Larger display (+1.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
TL225 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Samsung TL225
Galaxy NX | TL225 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |