Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225

Below is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST6500 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST6500 was released 18 months later than the TL225 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ST6500 matches up versus the TL225 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung TL225. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST6500 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST6500 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ST6500 versus the TL225.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST6500 and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST6500 and TL225.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger ST6500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.