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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung PL170 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung PL170
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung TL225

 PL170 TL225 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung PL170

 TL225 PL170 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL225

 PL170 TL225 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL170 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL170 Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL170 Sports photography details
Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL170
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
71
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
59
features focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (187 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL170 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
39
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL170 Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
29
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (187g)
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung PL170Samsung TL225
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