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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX220

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Also referred to as ST550
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung TL225 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was manufactured 5 years before the WX220 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TL225 grades versus the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX220

 TL225 WX220 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung TL225

 WX220 TL225 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX220

 TL225 WX220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL225 versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TL225 versus the WX220.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and WX220.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (187 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX220 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
59
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (187 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sony WX220
29
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (187 grams)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony WX220
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Also called ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-13 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,152k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 grams (0.41 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $488 $198