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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WB1100F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was revealed 5 years earlier than the WB1100F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TL225 grades against the WB1100F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung WB1100F

 TL225 WB1100F 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung TL225

 WB1100F TL225 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 53 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB1100F

 TL225 WB1100F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 features outside measurements 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 WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") with a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL225 versus the WB1100F.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and WB1100F is 94 and 67 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and WB1100F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB1100F to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB1100F Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
59
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (187g)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (512g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Samsung WB1100F
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Travel photography camera
59
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
45
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
23
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (512 grams)
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung TL225Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL225 Samsung WB1100F
Otherwise known as ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-13 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 grams (0.41 lb) 512 grams (1.13 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $488 $250