Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F 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
- Launched August 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST550
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL225 & Samsung WB250F. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung WB250F
TL225 | WB250F | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 460k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung TL225
WB250F | TL225 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 41 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB250F
TL225 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |