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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as ST550
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB350F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL225 scores versus the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung WB350F

 TL225 WB350F 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung TL225

 WB350F TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 53 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB350F

 TL225 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB350F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TL225 compared to the WB350F.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and WB350F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB350F to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Samsung WB350F Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (187g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (276g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
59
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (187g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
34
quite wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung TL225Samsung WB350F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL225 Samsung WB350F
Also called as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-13 2014-01-07
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187g (0.41 lb) 276g (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-07A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $488 $260