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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was launched around the same time to the TL225 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TL220 grades vs the TL225 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung TL225

 TL220 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung TL220

 TL225 TL220 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Samsung TL225

 TL220 TL225 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL220 vs the TL225.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and TL225.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
62
has touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
comes with touch to focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Samsung TL225
 Samsung TL220Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL220 Samsung TL225
Also referred to as ST500 ST550
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-13 2009-08-13
Body design Compact 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 grams (0.37 lb) 187 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $488