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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL225

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Photography Glossary

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung HZ25W versus Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ25W was brought out 11 months later than the TL225 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HZ25W grades against the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung TL225

 HZ25W TL225 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TL225 HZ25W 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL225

 HZ25W TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ25W features external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HZ25W and the TL225.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ25W and TL225 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ25W and TL225.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern HZ25W will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
delivers RAW files
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ25W
Street photography with Samsung TL225
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
features touch focus
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (187g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ25W
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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pretty wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL225
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung TL225
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ25W Samsung TL225
Alternate name WB5000 ST550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-08-13
Body design 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 lb) 187 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $488