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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W530 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Samsung TL225 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was brought out 17 months earlier than the W530 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL225 scores vs the W530 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W530

 TL225 W530 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung TL225

 W530 TL225 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W530

 TL225 W530 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TL225 compared to the W530.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and W530.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W530 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Sony W530
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (187g)
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
Sony W530 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
Sony W530 Travel photography highlights
59
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (187g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
Landscape photography with Sony W530
37
quite wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (187g)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony W530
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also Known as ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-13 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $488 $269