Samsung TL225 vs Sony W810

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung TL225 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was revealed 5 years earlier than the W810 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TL225 grades vs the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL225 vs the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and W810.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.