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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX210 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
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
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung NX210 and Samsung TL225, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was released 3 years after the TL225 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX210 matches up versus the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Samsung TL225

 NX210 TL225 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2009More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung NX210

 TL225 NX210 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k614kClearer display (+538k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Samsung TL225

 NX210 TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX210 features outside measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Samsung NX210 and Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX210 vs the TL225.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX210 and TL225 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and TL225.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX210 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX210 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX210 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX210
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
59
comes with focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (187 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
34
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
29
fairly wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Samsung NX210 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung NX210Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX210 Samsung TL225
Alternative name - ST550
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-14 2009-08-13
Body design 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 gr (0.49 lbs) 187 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 719 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $625 $488