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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Samsung TL225 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Also Known as ST550
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB800F, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB800F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TL225 matches up versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung WB800F

 TL225 WB800F 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Samsung TL225

 WB800F TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB800F

 TL225 WB800F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TL225 vs the WB800F.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and WB800F.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB800F to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Samsung WB800F
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (187 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography details
Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
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offers touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (187g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (218g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
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rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Samsung WB800F
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rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (187 grams)
35
relatively wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB800F
 Samsung TL225Samsung WB800F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL225 Samsung WB800F
Otherwise known as ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-13 2013-01-07
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,152k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 grams (0.41 pounds) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $488 $300