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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung TL225 versus Samsung TL500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the TL225 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TL225 was unveiled 11 months before the TL500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL225 matches up against the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung TL500

 TL225 TL500 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k614kCrisper screen (+538k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung TL225

 TL500 TL225 
LaunchedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Samsung TL500

 TL225 TL500 

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL225 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TL225 versus the TL500.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and TL500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL225 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung TL225 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Samsung TL500 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
66
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Travel photography camera
59
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (187g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging information
Samsung TL500 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (187g)
64
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (386g)
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Samsung TL500
 Samsung TL225Samsung TL500
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL225 Samsung TL500
Also called as ST550 EX1
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-13 2010-07-09
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum 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 AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 187 gr (0.41 pounds) 386 gr (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery ID SLB-07A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $488 $527