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Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung TL225 versus Sony RX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TL225 was brought out 4 years before the RX1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TL225 grades versus the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony RX1

 TL225 RX1 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung TL225

 RX1 TL225 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013August 2009Newer by 42 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1229k1152kCrisper display (+77k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony RX1

 TL225 RX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TL225 vs the RX1.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and RX1 is 94 and 79 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and RX1.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX1 will offer extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
81
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
Sony RX1 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (187g)
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography information
Sony RX1 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
Sony RX1 Travel photography info
59
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (187 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
64
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than competition (187g)
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (482g)
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony RX1
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Also referred to as ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-13 2013-02-19
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 grams (0.41 pounds) 482 grams (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BX1
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/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $488 $2,798