Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 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
- Announced August 2009
- Other Name is ST550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Announced June 2013

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TL225 was brought out 4 years before the TF1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL225 scores versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony TF1
TL225 | TF1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung TL225
TF1 | TL225 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 46 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony TF1
TL225 | TF1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 offers outside 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TL225 versus the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and TF1.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TF1 to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Otherwise known as | ST550 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-08-13 | 2013-06-21 |
Physical type | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
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 | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,152 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 187 grams (0.41 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-07A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $488 | $266 |