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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Samsung TL100 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the TL100 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL100 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the TL225 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL100 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL100 scores against the TL225 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung TL225

 TL100 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung TL100

 TL225 TL100 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL225

 TL100 TL225 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL100 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TL100 and the TL225.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL100 and TL225 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL100 and TL225.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TL100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL100 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL100 Street photography information
Samsung TL225 Street photography information
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL100
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
48
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (219g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (187g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL100 Vlogging information
Samsung TL225 Vlogging information
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (219 grams)
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (187 grams)
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Samsung TL100 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL100 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung TL100Samsung TL225
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL100 Samsung TL225
Also called as ST50 ST550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 187 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2, 10 or Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $22 $488