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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was introduced 3 years before the TX20 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TL225 matches up vs the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony TX20

 TL225 TX20 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k922kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung TL225

 TX20 TL225 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX20

 TL225 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 enjoys outer 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 TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TL225 versus the TX20.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and TX20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX20 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
Sony TX20 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Sony TX20
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL225
Travel photography with Sony TX20
59
has touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (187g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery life (250 CIPA)
weather proof
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery life (250 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sony TX20
29
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (187 grams)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony TX20
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Otherwise known as ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-08-13 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 grams (0.41 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $488 $330