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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL202 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL202 was unveiled 5 months before the TL225 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SL202 matches up against the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung TL225

 SL202 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung SL202

 TL225 SL202 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Samsung TL225

 SL202 TL225 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL202 versus the TL225.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL202 and TL225 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL202 and TL225.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung TL225 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
25
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
features touch focus
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (187g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
27
pretty wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (187 grams)
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Samsung SL202 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung SL202Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL202 Samsung TL225
Alternative name PL50 ST550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 187 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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-10A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $140 $488