Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 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
- Additionally referred to as ST550
(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

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.

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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony TX1
TL225 | TX1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung TL225
TX1 | TL225 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX1
TL225 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Samsung TL225 versus Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |