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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(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
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W370

 TL225 W370 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung TL225

 W370 TL225 

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W370

 TL225 W370 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (187g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
Sony W370 Travel photography highlights
59
includes touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (187 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony W370
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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