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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL225 versus Samsung WB2200F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was brought out 5 years before the WB2200F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TL225 matches up against the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung WB2200F

 TL225 WB2200F 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung TL225

 WB2200F TL225 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 53 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB2200F

 TL225 WB2200F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 offers outer 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 WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL225 compared to the WB2200F.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and WB2200F is 94 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and WB2200F.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB2200F to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (187g)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL225
Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
59
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (708g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
Landscape photography with Samsung WB2200F
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Samsung WB2200F
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (187g)
25
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (708 grams)
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung TL225Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL225 Samsung WB2200F
Also called as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-13 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187g (0.41 pounds) 708g (1.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $488 $599