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Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900 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
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was brought out 6 months after the T900 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL225 scores vs the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony T900

 TL225 T900 
Display resolution1152k922kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung TL225

 T900 TL225 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony T900

 TL225 T900 
LaunchedAugust 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.5"3.5"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TL225 vs the T900.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and T900 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and T900.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (187g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
Sony T900 Travel photography info
59
boasts focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
28
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony T900
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Alternative name ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-13 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $488 $300