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Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung TL225 versus Sony S930, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was announced 8 months later than the S930 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL225 matches up vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony S930

 TL225 S930 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 8 months
Screen size3.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.1")
Screen resolution1152k112kCrisper screen (+1040k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung TL225

 S930 TL225 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony S930

 TL225 S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TL225 against the S930.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and S930 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and S930.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung TL225 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TL225 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography info
Sony S930 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (187 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Sony S930
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL225
Travel photography with Sony S930
59
supports touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S930 Landscape photography highlights
36
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
Sony S930 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (187g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony S930
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also referred to as ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-13 2009-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 grams (0.41 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 ID SLB-07A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $488 $219