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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W380

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

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
21
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
35
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
37
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
38
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
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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