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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung TL225 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was introduced 4 months before the W380 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL225 scores versus the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W380

					

					

						
 TL225 W380 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung TL225

					

					

						
 W380 TL225 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W380

					

					

						
 TL225 W380 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL225 versus Sony W380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TL225 versus the W380.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and W380.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W380 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

						Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
28
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Sony W380
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competitors (187g)
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Sony W380
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
34
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung TL225 Travel photography details
Sony W380 Travel photography details
59
 features focus via touch
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (27mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (187 grams)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
Sony W380 Landscape photography factors
36
 relatively wide (27mm)
 very good size screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse function
37
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sony W380
29
 relatively wide (27mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic support
 heavier than competitors (187 grams)
29
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
Photography Glossary
				
								
				

					

						
Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony W380
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Also called as ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-13 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.40 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 feature    
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $488 $44