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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony TF1

 TL225 TF1 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung TL225

 TF1 TL225 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 46 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony TF1

 TL225 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (152g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
59
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sony TF1
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
33
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony TF1
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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