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Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
56
Features
60
Overall
57

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Also referred to as ST550
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung TL225 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TL225 was released 4 years before the NEX-F3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TL225 matches up vs the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony NEX-F3

 TL225 NEX-F3 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k920kCrisper display (+232k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung TL225

 NEX-F3 TL225 
LaunchedAugust 2012August 2009Newer by 36 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony NEX-F3

 TL225 NEX-F3 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL225 has got outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL225 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL225 and the NEX-F3.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and NEX-F3 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and NEX-F3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-F3 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (187g)
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL225
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
59
features touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (187g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
good battery life (470 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography factors
36
rather wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (187 grams)
27
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung TL225Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Also referred to as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-08-13 2012-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 grams (0.41 lbs) 314 grams (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $488 $470