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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX7

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL225 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty close but the TL225 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.

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The TL225 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TL225 scores against the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony TX7

		

		

			
 TL225 TX7 
Screen resolution1152k921kSharper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung TL225

		

		

			
 TX7 TL225 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX7

		

		

			
 TL225 TX7 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3.5"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Samsung TL225 versus Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TL225 against the TX7.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX7 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and TX7.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TL225 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung TL225 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography info
Sony TX7 Portrait photography info
21
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
19
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.4")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Samsung TL225 Street photography info
Sony TX7 Street photography info
59
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has touch focus
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than average in class (187 grams)
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.4")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
26
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.4")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
Sony TX7 Travel photography info
59
 has touch focus
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (187 grams)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
 provides touch to focus
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung TL225 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
37
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
 fairly wide (25mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.4")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sony TX7
29
 reasonably wide (27mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (187g)
32
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony TX7
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Also referred to as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-13 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 1,152k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 187 grams (0.41 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 ID SLB-07A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $488 $300