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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX55

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST550
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung TL225 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was introduced 23 months prior to the TX55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the TL225 scores vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony TX55

 TL225 TX55 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung TL225

 TX55 TL225 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 23 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution1230k1152kSharper screen (+78k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX55

 TL225 TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 enjoys physical dimensions 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 TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung TL225 versus Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TL225 against the TX55.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and TX55.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX55 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Sony TX55
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (187g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
Sony TX55 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
59
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (187g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
great battery pack (250 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
Sony TX55 Landscape photography info
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (250 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging advice
Sony TX55 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (187g)
34
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony TX55
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Also referred to as ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-13 2011-07-24
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3.3"
Resolution of display 1,152k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $488 $350