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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Samsung TL225 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL225 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB850F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TL225 grades vs the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Samsung WB850F

 TL225 WB850F 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k614kClearer screen (+538k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung TL225

 WB850F TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB850F

 TL225 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TL225 versus the WB850F.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TL225 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
Samsung WB850F Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
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has touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (250 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
49
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
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quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (187g)
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fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung TL225 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung TL225Samsung WB850F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung TL225 Samsung WB850F
Also referred to as ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-13 2012-01-09
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $488 $599