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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The TL225 was announced 5 years before the A3000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL225 matches up vs the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony A3000

 TL225 A3000 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung TL225

 A3000 TL225 
LaunchedAugust 2013August 2009Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony A3000

 TL225 A3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TL225 vs the A3000.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and A3000.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TL225 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A3000 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
Sony A3000 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Sony A3000
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (187g)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
Sony A3000 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
60
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
Sony A3000 Travel photography highlights
59
features focus via touch
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (187 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A3000 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sony A3000
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than others (187g)
26
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony A3000
 Samsung TL225Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Alpha A3000
Also called ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-13 2013-08-27
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
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 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Launch price $488 $398