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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung ST6500 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Samsung TL225

 ST6500 TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung ST6500

 TL225 ST6500 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST6500 and Samsung TL225

 ST6500 TL225 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

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

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Sports photography info
Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
29
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Travel photography information
Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
74
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
59
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (187 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
43
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST6500
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
32
decently wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
29
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Samsung ST6500 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST6500 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung ST6500Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST6500 Samsung TL225
Also referred to as - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2009-08-13
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $488