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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was announced 4 years prior to the WB250F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL225 scores vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung WB250F

 TL225 WB250F 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung TL225

 WB250F TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB250F

 TL225 WB250F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TL225 compared to the WB250F.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography features
Samsung WB250F Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (187g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
Samsung WB250F Travel photography info
59
provides focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (187g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (187g)
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung TL225Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL225 Samsung WB250F
Alternate name ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-13 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187g (0.41 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $488 $250