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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

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
  • Alternate Name is ST550
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as ST5000
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the TL240 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL225 matches up versus the TL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung TL240

 TL225 TL240 
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Samsung TL225

 TL240 TL225 

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Samsung TL240

 TL225 TL240 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL225 against the TL240.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and TL240 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and TL240.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung TL240 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Samsung TL240
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (187g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL240 Travel photography advice
59
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (187g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
60
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (187g)
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (160g)
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Samsung TL240
 Samsung TL225Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL225 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as ST550 ST5000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-13 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $488 $171