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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
64 Features
92 Overall
75

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2020
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the A7S III (12MP) is relatively well matched but the TL225 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL225 was unveiled 12 years prior to the A7S III and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TL225 grades vs the A7S III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 TL225 A7S III 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung TL225

		

		

			
 A7S III TL225 
RevealedJuly 2020August 2009More recent by 133 months
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1152kCrisper screen (+288k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 TL225 A7S III 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 has outer dimensions 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 Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TL225 against the A7S III.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and A7S III is 94 and 61 respectively.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and A7S III.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TL225 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The older TL225 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S III Portrait photography features
21
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
70
 has manual focus
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
Sony A7S III Street photography highlights
59
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than competitors (187g)
76
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 environment sealing
 good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
Sony A7S III Sports photography info
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
75
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery power (600 CIPA)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
Sony A7S III Travel photography factors
59
 features touch to focus
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (27mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
 good battery power (600 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 selfie friendly display
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
37
 relatively wide (27mm)
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
77
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (102,400)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 good battery power (600 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
 MP count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung TL225 Vlogging information
Sony A7S III Vlogging information
29
 relatively wide (27mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
77
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony A7S III
 Samsung TL225Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Alpha A7S III
Also called ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-13 2020-07-21
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 187 gr (0.41 pounds) 699 gr (1.54 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-FZ100
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 media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $488 $3,499