Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1R
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1R Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Successor is Sony RX1R II
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Below, we will be looking at the Samsung TL225 and Sony RX1R, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TL225 was revealed 4 years before the RX1R and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TL225 matches up vs the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony RX1R
| TL225 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung TL225
| RX1R | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1152k | Crisper screen (+77k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony RX1R
| TL225 | RX1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 has got physical 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 RX1R has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TL225 and the RX1R.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and RX1R is 94 and 79 respectively.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and RX1R.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TL225 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1R will give more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony RX1R Specifications
| Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R |
| Alternative name | ST550 | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-08-13 | 2013-06-26 |
| 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 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,152 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 secs |
| 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) | 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 187g (0.41 lbs) | 482g (1.06 lbs) |
| 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 All around rating | not tested | 91 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2537 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-07A | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| 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 |
