Samsung ST30 vs Samsung TL225

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Samsung. The resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly similar but the ST30 (1/3") and TL225 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was revealed 18 months later than the TL225 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST30 matches up vs the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL225. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 enjoys external measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST30 and Samsung TL225 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST30 against the TL225.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and TL225 is 98 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and TL225.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST30 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung TL225 will offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ST30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.