Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 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
- Released August 2009
- Also Known as ST550
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony S930
TL225 | S930 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+1.1") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper 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 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Samsung TL225 versus Sony S930 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL225 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |