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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung TL225 and Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was announced 17 months prior to the W510 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TL225 matches up versus the W510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W510

 TL225 W510 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung TL225

 W510 TL225 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W510

 TL225 W510 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung TL225 and Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL225 versus the W510.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and W510 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and W510.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged TL225 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography advice
Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (187g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Sony W510
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
59
supports touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
Sony W510 Landscape photography information
36
really wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging features
Sony W510 Vlogging features
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (187 grams)
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony W510
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Also Known as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-13 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187g (0.41 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $488 $99