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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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 referred to as ST550
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SL720 was released about the same time to the TL225 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL720 scores versus the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung TL225

 SL720 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung SL720

 TL225 SL720 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL225

 SL720 TL225 
IntroducedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 has got 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) whilst the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL720 and the TL225.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and TL225 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL720 and TL225.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (168g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
boasts focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (187g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
really wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
29
really wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (187 grams)
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Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung SL720Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung SL720 Samsung TL225
Also Known as PL70 ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-14 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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
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 168g (0.37 pounds) 187g (0.41 pounds)
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-10A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $488