Samsung TL225 vs Sony W800

Below, we are matching up the Samsung TL225 versus Sony W800, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was introduced 5 years before the W800 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TL225 grades vs the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL225 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL225 versus Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TL225 compared to the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and W800.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to render greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TL225 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.