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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Additionally Known as ST550
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was launched 10 months before the TX9 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TL225 scores against the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony TX9

 TL225 TX9 
Display resolution1152k922kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung TL225

 TX9 TL225 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX9

 TL225 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3.5"3.5"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TL225 against the TX9.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and TX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (187g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
Sony TX9 Travel photography factors
59
offers touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (187g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
has touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX9 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sony TX9
29
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (187g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony TX9
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Also called as ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-13 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187g (0.41 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
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 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 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 SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $488 $799