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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71
Samsung NX30 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX20
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung TL225, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the NX30 (20MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the NX30 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The NX30 was introduced 4 years later than the TL225 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX30 grades versus the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung TL225

 NX30 TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 54 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung NX30

 TL225 NX30 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k1036kSharper display (+116k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX30 and Samsung TL225

 NX30 TL225 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX30 has got physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX30 versus Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX30 and the TL225.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX30 and TL225 is 75 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the NX30 and TL225.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX30 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX30 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX30 Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
75
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX30 Sports photography info
Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX30 Travel photography info
Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
74
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
59
offers touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX30 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung NX30Samsung TL225
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX30 Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-03 2009-08-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMeIV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
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 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 247 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,036k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.66x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1014 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1410 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $699 $488