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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was revealed 5 years earlier than the TX30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL225 scores against the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony TX30

 TL225 TX30 
Display size3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung TL225

 TX30 TL225 
RevealedJuly 2013August 2009Fresher by 48 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution1229k1152kClearer display (+77k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX30

 TL225 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TL225 against the TX30.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and TX30.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to result in more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX30 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
Sony TX30 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (187g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
Sony TX30 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
Sony TX30 Travel photography features
59
has touch to focus
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (187 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proof
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
weather proof
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sony TX30
29
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (187g)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony TX30
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Otherwise known as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-13 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lbs) 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID SLB-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $488 $230