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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Samsung TL225 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is fairly close but the TL225 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TL225 was launched about the same time to the TX1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL225 scores vs the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony TX1

 TL225 TX1 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung TL225

 TX1 TL225 

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX1

 TL225 TX1 
IntroducedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TL225 compared to the TX1.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and TX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL225 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX1 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others (187 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
Sony TX1 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
59
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (187g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
31
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sony TX1
29
pretty wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (187g)
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony TX1
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Also referred to as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-13 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.41 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model SLB-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $488 $350