Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W350
TL225 | W350 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung TL225
W350 | TL225 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W350
TL225 | W350 | |||
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Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Samsung TL225 versus Sony W350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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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 |