Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL225

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL225, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the MV800 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The MV800 was revealed 2 years after the TL225 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the MV800 matches up vs the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung MV800 and Samsung TL225. The full galleries are available at Samsung MV800 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung MV800 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Samsung MV800 vs Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the MV800 and the TL225.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MV800 and TL225 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the MV800 and TL225.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern MV800 will have an advantage in sensor tech.