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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25
Samsung SL620 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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 SL620 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL620 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL620 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the TL225 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SL620 matches up versus the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Samsung TL225

 SL620 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung SL620

 TL225 SL620 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL225

 SL620 TL225 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL620 enjoys external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SL620 compared to the TL225.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL620 and TL225 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL620 and TL225.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL620
Street photography with Samsung TL225
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (168g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL620 Sports photography details
Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL620 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (187g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL620 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
24
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (168g)
29
decently wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (187g)
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Samsung SL620 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL620 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung SL620Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL620 Samsung TL225
Other name PL65 ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-17 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 187 gr (0.41 lbs)
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 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 - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $488