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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL225

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
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
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL225 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL225, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the NX mini (1") and TL225 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was released 4 years after the TL225 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the NX mini scores versus the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung TL225

 NX mini TL225 
ReleasedMarch 2014August 2009Newer by 56 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung NX mini

 TL225 NX mini 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL225

 NX mini TL225 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NX mini and the TL225.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and TL225 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and TL225.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8.5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger NX mini will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (196g)
does not have image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
76
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
lighter than others (196 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
59
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (187g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
38
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
lighter than others (196g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
29
fairly wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Samsung NX mini vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Samsung TL225
 Samsung NX miniSamsung TL225
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX mini Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-03-19 2009-08-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196g (0.43 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 life 650 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $530 $488