Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Renewed by Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Launched August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST550

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The NX1000 was unveiled 2 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX1000 grades versus the TL225 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 & Samsung TL225. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung TL225
NX1000 | TL225 | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 33 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung NX1000
TL225 | NX1000 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL225
NX1000 | TL225 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1000 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1000 versus the TL225.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and TL225.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer NX1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Samsung NX1000 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung NX1000 | Samsung TL225 |
Alternate name | - | ST550 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-04-19 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.40 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 187 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 840 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BC1030 | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $388 | $488 |