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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also Known as ST550
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX30

 TL225 WX30 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k922kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung TL225

 WX30 TL225 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX30

 TL225 WX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
Sony WX30 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (187g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
59
features focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (187g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (117g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
36
pretty wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony WX30
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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