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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL225 grades versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung WB35F

 TL225 WB35F 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung TL225

 WB35F TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 53 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB35F

 TL225 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL225 provides external 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 WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL225 versus the WB35F.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and WB35F.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography information
Samsung WB35F Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (187 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
59
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (187g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (194 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB35F Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (187 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung TL225Samsung WB35F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL225 Samsung WB35F
Also referred to as ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-13 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187g (0.41 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $488 $130