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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was brought out 3 years before the W610 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL225 scores vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony W610

 TL225 W610 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung TL225

 W610 TL225 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony W610

 TL225 W610 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 provides physical 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) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TL225 versus the W610.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and W610.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W610 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography information
Sony W610 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography features
Sony W610 Street photography features
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (187 grams)
56
lighter than competition (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
59
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (187 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (27mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (187g)
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony W610
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Otherwise known as ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-13 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BN
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, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $488 $200