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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(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
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Samsung TL225

 HZ35W TL225 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung HZ35W

 TL225 HZ35W 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k614kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL225

 HZ35W TL225 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
63
lighter than average (245 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
features touch to focus
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (187g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
37
quite wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
29
quite wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
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Samsung HZ35W vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Samsung TL225
 Samsung HZ35WSamsung 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