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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was announced 6 months after the TL225 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HZ30W matches up versus the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung TL225

 HZ30W TL225 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TL225 HZ30W 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL225

 HZ30W TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ30W vs the TL225.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HZ30W and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ30W and TL225.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
has touch to focus
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (187g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
quite wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
29
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL225
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung TL225
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ30W Samsung TL225
Also Known as WB600 ST550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-19 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 187g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-11A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $488