Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225
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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX30 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX30 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung TL225
NX30 | TL225 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 54 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung NX30
TL225 | NX30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 1036k | Sharper 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX30 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Samsung NX30 | Samsung TL225 | |
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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 |