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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST550
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was brought out 17 months before the W560 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL225 grades against the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W560

 TL225 W560 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Samsung TL225

 W560 TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W560

 TL225 W560 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 has got external 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 W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and W560.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W560 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
Portrait photography with Sony W560
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Sony W560 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average (187g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
59
supports touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (187 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
Landscape photography with Sony W560
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging information
Sony W560 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (187g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony W560
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Also called as ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lbs) 110 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $488 $139