Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony TX9
TL225 | TX9 | |||
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Display resolution | 1152k | 922k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung TL225
TX9 | TL225 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | August 2009 | Newer by 10 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX9
TL225 | TX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 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).
See the Samsung TL225 and Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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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 |