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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225

Portability
70
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung HZ50W front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung HZ50W
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
  • Revealed May 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5500
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was introduced 9 months later than the TL225 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the HZ50W matches up against the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Samsung TL225

 HZ50W TL225 
AnnouncedMay 2010August 2009More recent by 9 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung HZ50W

 TL225 HZ50W 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL225

 HZ50W TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ50W provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HZ50W vs the TL225.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ50W and TL225 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and TL225.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger HZ50W will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ50W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Sports photography details
Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Travel photography info
Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
58
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (676mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
has touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ50W Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (187g)
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Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ50W and Samsung TL225
 Samsung HZ50WSamsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ50W Samsung TL225
Also called as WB5500 ST550
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-05-03 2009-08-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-676mm (26.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 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 function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AEB
WB 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 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426g (0.94 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $488