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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is ST550
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras and both are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was released 5 months after the TL225 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST600 grades against the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Samsung TL225

 ST600 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung ST600

 TL225 ST600 

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Samsung TL225

 ST600 TL225 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1152k1152kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 has physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST600 versus the TL225.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST600 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and TL225.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST600
Street photography with Samsung TL225
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (150 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
65
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (187g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
44
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
30
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (150g)
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Samsung ST600 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung ST600Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST600 Samsung TL225
Otherwise known as - ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Body design 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB07 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $330 $488