Clicky

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3 front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
55
Overall
54

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3 Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 NEX-3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 297g - 117 x 62 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • New Model is Sony NEX-C3
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung TL225 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TL225 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The TL225 was released 9 months earlier than the NEX-3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TL225 grades vs the NEX-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony NEX-3

 TL225 NEX-3 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kSharper display (+232k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3 over the Samsung TL225

 NEX-3 TL225 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 9 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony NEX-3

 TL225 NEX-3 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 features outside measurements 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 NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL225 versus Sony NEX-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TL225 vs the NEX-3.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and NEX-3 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and NEX-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL225 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography info
Sony NEX-3 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-3 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-3 Travel photography information
59
comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-3 Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-3 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (187g)
27
offers face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony NEX-3
 Samsung TL225Sony Alpha NEX-3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Alpha NEX-3
Also referred to as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-13 2010-06-07
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 297 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 117 x 62 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 830
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $488 $0