Samsung TL225 vs Sony A700
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A700 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
- Introduced August 2009
- Also Known as ST550
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Announced December 2007
- Previous Model is Konica Minolta 7D
- New Model is Sony A77
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On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung TL225 versus Sony A700, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the TL225 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TL225 was unveiled 21 months after the A700 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL225 matches up versus the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony A700
| TL225 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | December 2007 | Newer by 21 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+232k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Samsung TL225
| A700 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony A700
| TL225 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung TL225 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 provides outside 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) whilst the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL225 against the A700.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and A700.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The TL225 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more modern TL225 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Samsung TL225 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL225 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Alternative name | ST550 | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2009-08-13 | 2007-12-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,152k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 187g (0.41 lbs) | 768g (1.69 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | SLB-07A | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | 2 |
| Price at release | $488 | $1,000 |