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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX2000
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 NX1100 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung TL225, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was released 3 years after the TL225 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX1100 grades vs the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Samsung TL225

 NX1100 TL225 
AnnouncedApril 2013August 2009Newer by 45 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung NX1100

 TL225 NX1100 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung TL225

 NX1100 TL225 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1100 has got outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX1100 and Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX1100 compared to the TL225.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and TL225.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher NX1100 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX1100
Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
59
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (187g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
37
really wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
34
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung NX1100Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1100 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2013-04-11 2009-08-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
Physical 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 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Style 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $488