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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(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
Samsung TL225
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung TL225

 NX1000 TL225 
LaunchedApril 2012August 2009More recent by 33 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung NX1000

 TL225 NX1000 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL225

 NX1000 TL225 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

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

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
76
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Samsung TL225
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography information
Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Travel photography info
Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
59
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (187g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
34
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
29
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (187g)
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Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung NX1000Samsung TL225
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