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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Samsung ST80 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST80 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST80 was introduced 5 months after the TL225 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST80 grades versus the TL225 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung TL225

		

		

			
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 TL225 ST80 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Samsung TL225

		

		

			
 ST80 TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST80 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 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).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ST80 against the TL225.
Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and TL225 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST80 and TL225.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST80 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.
	
			Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
30
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
21
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung ST80 Street photography factors
Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Samsung ST80 as a Travel photography camera
 Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
62
 features touch focus
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
 supports touch to focus
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (27mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (187g)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
39
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
37
 pretty wide (27mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
28
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone port
29
 pretty wide (27mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors in class (187g)
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Samsung ST80 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST80 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung ST80Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung ST80 Samsung TL225
Other name - ST550
Type 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 118 gr (0.26 pounds) 187 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $488