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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Other Name is ST550
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX300

 TL225 WX300 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung TL225

 WX300 TL225 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX300

 TL225 WX300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
Sony WX300 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (187g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
59
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others (166 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (187 grams)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (166g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony WX300
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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