Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 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
- Revealed August 2009
- Also Known as ST550
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung TL225 and Sony W370, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TL225 was brought out 4 months before the W370 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL225 grades versus the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W370
TL225 | W370 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung TL225
W370 | TL225 |
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Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W370
TL225 | W370 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Samsung TL225 and Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TL225 and the W370.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and W370.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W370 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Also Known as | ST550 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-08-13 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,152k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 187g (0.41 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $488 | $230 |