Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
37
![Samsung HZ35W front Samsung HZ35W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-HZ35W.jpg)
![Samsung TL225 front Samsung TL225 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-TL225.jpg)
94 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
34
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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 June 2010
- Additionally Known as WB650
(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
- Revealed August 2009
- Also referred to as ST550
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
The HZ35W was introduced 11 months after the TL225 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the HZ35W scores against the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/greggs-218x150.jpg)
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W & Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are available at Samsung HZ35W Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung TL225
HZ35W | TL225 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung HZ35W
TL225 | HZ35W | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+538k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL225
HZ35W | TL225 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W features outside dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HZ35W versus the TL225.
![Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 size comparison Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ35W-vs-Samsung-TL225-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ35W-vs-Samsung-TL225-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ35W and TL225.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern HZ35W provides a benefit in sensor technology.
![Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-HZ35W-vs-Samsung-TL225-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-HZ35W-vs-Samsung-TL225-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Samsung TL225 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Samsung TL225 |
Also referred to as | WB650 | ST550 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) | 187 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Physical 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 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-11A | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $488 |