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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was launched 17 months later than the TL225 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX11 scores against the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung TL225

 NX11 TL225 
AnnouncedDecember 2010August 2009Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung NX11

 TL225 NX11 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k614kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung TL225

 NX11 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with 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).

Take a look at the Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX11 vs the TL225.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and TL225 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and TL225.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX11 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX11 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent NX11 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
52
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 Travel photography features
Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
63
good battery life (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
provides focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (187g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
37
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
24
supports face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (499g)
29
really wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung NX11Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX11 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-12-28 2009-08-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 614 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 187g (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 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Form of battery 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $626 $488