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Samsung TL225 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Samsung TL225 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung TL225 and Sony HX200V, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX200V and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TL225 grades vs the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony HX200V

 TL225 HX200V 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k922kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung TL225

 HX200V TL225 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2009More recent by 33 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony HX200V

 TL225 HX200V 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 comes with external 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) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TL225 and the HX200V.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and HX200V.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
Sony HX200V Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Sony HX200V
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (187g)
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
Sony HX200V Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (450 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Travel photography camera
59
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (187 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
good battery pack (450 shots)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
36
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (450 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (187 grams)
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony HX200V
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also called as ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-13 2012-05-11
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lbs) 583 gr (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $488 $480