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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S 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
  • Additionally Known as ST550
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung TL225 versus Sony A7S, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the A7S (12MP) is pretty similar but the TL225 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The TL225 was brought out 5 years prior to the A7S which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL225 scores vs the A7S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony A7S

 TL225 A7S 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Samsung TL225

 A7S TL225 
AnnouncedApril 2014August 2009More modern by 56 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k1152kClearer screen (+78k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony A7S

 TL225 A7S 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 has got exterior dimensions 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 Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL225 versus Sony A7S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL225 and the A7S.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and A7S is 94 and 77 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and A7S.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The TL225 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
you can focus manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography information
Sony A7S Street photography information
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (187g)
76
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (489g)
great ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
Sony A7S Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery (360 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
59
features focus by touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (187g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
weather proofing
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
66
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (409,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
not so great battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
Sony A7S Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (187g)
34
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
lighter than competitors in class (489 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony A7S
 Samsung TL225Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Alpha A7S
Also Known as ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-13 2014-04-06
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 gr (0.41 pounds) 489 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $488 $1,998