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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX11
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 Known as ST550
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung TL225, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX10 was released 8 months later than the TL225 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX10 grades versus the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Samsung TL225

 NX10 TL225 
RevealedApril 2010August 2009Fresher by 8 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung NX10

 TL225 NX10 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k614kCrisper display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Samsung TL225

 NX10 TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements 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 the Samsung NX10 versus Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX10 versus the TL225.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and TL225 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and TL225.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX10 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger NX10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
63
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (499g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
59
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
24
features face detect focus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
29
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (187g)
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Samsung NX10 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung NX10Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX10 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-04-07 2009-08-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 614k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $626 $488