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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52
Samsung NX5 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(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 June 2010
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
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung TL225, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and TL225 (12MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and TL225 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was brought out 10 months after the TL225 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NX5 scores versus the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung TL225

 NX5 TL225 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung NX5

 TL225 NX5 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Samsung TL225

 NX5 TL225 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX5 and the TL225.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and TL225 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and TL225.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX5 will give you extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher NX5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Samsung TL225
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX5
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
52
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
62
good battery power (400 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
includes touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (187g)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX5
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
24
features face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (499 grams)
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (187g)
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Samsung NX5 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung NX5Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX5 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-06-01 2009-08-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 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
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499g (1.10 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $499 $488