Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony A3000
TL225 | A3000 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung TL225
A3000 | TL225 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | August 2009 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony A3000
TL225 | A3000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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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 |