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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the TL225 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor size.

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The TL225 was unveiled very close to the WX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TL225 matches up vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX1

 TL225 WX1 
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung TL225

 WX1 TL225 

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX1

 TL225 WX1 
RevealedAugust 2009August 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung TL225 offers 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) and the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TL225 versus the WX1.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL225 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung TL225 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX1 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL225
Street photography with Sony WX1
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (187g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography information
Sony WX1 Travel photography information
59
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (187g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
Landscape photography with Sony WX1
37
decently wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
Sony WX1 Vlogging factors
29
decently wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (187 grams)
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony WX1
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Alternative name ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-13 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 grams (0.41 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $488 $149