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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 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
  • Also referred to as ST550
Photography Glossary

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was brought out 12 months after the TL225 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the PL200 grades against the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung TL225

 PL200 TL225 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung PL200

 TL225 PL200 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL225

 PL200 TL225 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has proportions 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 PL200 and Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the PL200 compared to the TL225.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and TL225 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and TL225.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer PL200 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography info
Samsung TL225 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL200
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
29
decently wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung PL200Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL200 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-08-13
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $488