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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST550
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung TL225 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was announced 4 months earlier than the W350 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TL225 scores versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W350

 TL225 W350 
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung TL225

 W350 TL225 

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W350

 TL225 W350 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 has got exterior dimensions 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 W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TL225 and the W350.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and W350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W350 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
Sony W350 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (187g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL225
Travel photography with Sony W350
59
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (187g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
36
really 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 mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (187g)
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony W350
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Also referred to as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-13 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.80 m
Flash modes 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187g (0.41 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $488 $200