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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W320

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W320 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Samsung TL225 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was brought out 4 months prior to the W320 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TL225 grades versus the W320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W320

 TL225 W320 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung TL225

 W320 TL225 

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W320

 TL225 W320 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL225 and Sony W320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TL225 and the W320.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and W320 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and W320.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W320 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
Portrait photography with Sony W320
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Sony W320 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (187g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
Sony W320 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL225
Travel photography with Sony W320
59
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (187g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
Sony W320 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony W320
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Also Known as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-13 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 model SLB-07A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $488 $269