Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
- Also Known as ST550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TL225 was introduced 23 months earlier than the WX30 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TL225 scores vs the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX30
TL225 | WX30 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung TL225
WX30 | TL225 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX30
TL225 | WX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 provides physical 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TL225 vs the WX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and WX30.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX30 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Alternative name | ST550 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-13 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,152k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 gr (0.41 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-07A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $488 | $259 |