Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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 sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Samsung TL225 | Sony 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 |
