Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 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
- Announced August 2009
- Additionally Known as ST550
(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

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").

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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W510
TL225 | W510 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung TL225
W510 | TL225 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W510
TL225 | W510 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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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 |