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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL225

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB550
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ15W was launched 5 months earlier than the TL225 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the HZ15W grades vs the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung TL225

 HZ15W TL225 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung HZ15W

 TL225 HZ15W 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL225

 HZ15W TL225 
LaunchedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W provides exterior 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) and the Samsung TL225 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HZ15W against the TL225.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and TL225.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (249 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Sports photography details
Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
54
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (249 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
features focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (187 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
36
decently wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (249 grams)
29
decently wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (187g)
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL225
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung TL225
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ15W Samsung TL225
Also called WB550 ST550
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-23 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 3.40 m
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249 gr (0.55 pounds) 187 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical 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 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 model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $488