Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung TL500
TL225 | TL500 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 614k | Crisper screen (+538k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Samsung TL225
TL500 | TL225 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | August 2009 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Samsung TL500
TL225 | TL500 |
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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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Samsung TL500 | |
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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 |