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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Also referred to as ST550
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung ST65 versus Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was revealed 18 months after the TL225 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST65 grades vs the TL225 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Samsung TL225

 ST65 TL225 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung ST65

 TL225 ST65 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Samsung TL225

 ST65 TL225 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST65 versus Samsung TL225 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ST65 versus the TL225.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and TL225.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST65 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent ST65 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography info
Samsung TL225 Street photography info
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Samsung TL225 Travel photography details
71
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
59
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (187 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
29
really wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (187g)
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Samsung ST65 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung ST65Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST65 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 187 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 - SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $488