Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL225 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony TX20
TL225 | TX20 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 922k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung TL225
TX20 | TL225 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | August 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX20
TL225 | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |