Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 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
- Revealed August 2009
- Other Name is ST550
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Updated by Sony WX350

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung TL225 versus Sony WX300, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TL225 was launched 4 years before the WX300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TL225 grades against the WX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX300
TL225 | WX300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung TL225
WX300 | TL225 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX300
TL225 | WX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung TL225 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL225 vs the WX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and WX300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and WX300.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX300 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Otherwise known as | ST550 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-13 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,152 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 187 gr (0.41 pounds) | 166 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $488 | $330 |