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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and TL225 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was unveiled 17 months later than the TL225 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST700 matches up vs the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung TL225

 ST700 TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung ST700

 TL225 ST700 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Samsung TL225

 ST700 TL225 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST700 versus the TL225.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and TL225.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer ST700 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography features
Samsung TL225 Street photography features
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography features
Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
27
good resolution (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST700
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
71
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
59
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (187g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
fairly wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
29
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (187g)
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Samsung ST700 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung ST700Samsung TL225
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST700 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-08-13
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 187 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 - SLB-07A
Self timer - Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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