Samsung TL225 vs Sony W730

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung TL225 and Sony W730, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was released 4 years earlier than the W730 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL225 scores against the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL225 and Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TL225 against the W730.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and W730.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W730 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.