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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(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
  • Released 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was launched 18 months later than the TL225 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ST90 matches up against the TL225 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung TL225

 ST90 TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung ST90

 TL225 ST90 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Samsung TL225

 ST90 TL225 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 provides exterior 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) 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST90 and the TL225.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and TL225 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and TL225.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST90 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer ST90 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography advice
Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography information
Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
59
features focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (187 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
27
very good max aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (187 grams)
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Samsung ST90 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung ST90Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST90 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 187 gr (0.41 pounds)
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 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 media - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $488