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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL225

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was released 3 months prior to the TL225 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ10W grades vs the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung TL225

 HZ10W TL225 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TL225 HZ10W 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung TL225

 HZ10W TL225 
ReleasedMay 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ10W provides external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W versus the TL225.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ10W and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ10W and TL225.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung TL225 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography info
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
30
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (249g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography features
Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
53
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (249 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
has focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition (249g)
29
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung TL225
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung TL225
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ10W Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as WB500 ST550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-05-14 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2432 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249g (0.55 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $488