Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
(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
- Introduced August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST550
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL170 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe PL170 was introduced 17 months later than the TL225 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the PL170 matches up versus the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung TL225
PL170 | TL225 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | August 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung PL170
TL225 | PL170 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL225
PL170 | TL225 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL170 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung PL170 versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the PL170 versus the TL225.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.
Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL170 and TL225.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung PL170 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern PL170 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Samsung PL170 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung PL170 | Samsung TL225 |
Other name | - | ST550 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-08-13 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 187g (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $175 | $488 |