Samsung TL225 vs Sony W690

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung TL225 and Sony W690, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was manufactured 3 years before the W690 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TL225 matches up against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 provides external measurements 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 W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL225 and Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TL225 vs the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and W690.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W690 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.