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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A390

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A390 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Old Model is Sony A380
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A390 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL225 versus Sony A390, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the TL225 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TL225 was announced 11 months prior to the A390 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the TL225 scores versus the A390 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony A390

 TL225 A390 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Samsung TL225

 A390 TL225 
AnnouncedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 11 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony A390

 TL225 A390 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 comes with external 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) whilst the Sony A390 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL225 versus Sony A390 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL225 vs the A390.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and A390 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and A390.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL225 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A390 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
Portrait photography with Sony A390
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Sony A390
59
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average (187g)
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
Sony A390 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
Sony A390 Travel photography information
59
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
Sony A390 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (187 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony A390
 Samsung TL225Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Also referred to as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-08-13 2010-07-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 grams (0.41 lbs) 549 grams (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $488 $500