Samsung TL225 vs Sony W830

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was released 5 years prior to the W830 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL225 scores versus the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TL225 and the W830.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and W830.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.