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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W330

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W330 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung TL225 and Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was launched 4 months prior to the W330 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TL225 grades versus the W330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W330

 TL225 W330 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung TL225

 W330 TL225 

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W330

 TL225 W330 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 has 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL225 vs the W330.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and W330.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W330 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
Sony W330 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Sony W330
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
59
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
Sony W330 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
Sony W330 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
26
rather wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony W330
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also referred to as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-13 2010-01-07
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $488 $170