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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was launched 5 years prior to the WX350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TL225 matches up versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX350

 TL225 WX350 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung TL225

 WX350 TL225 
IntroducedFebruary 2014August 2009Fresher by 54 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX350

 TL225 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TL225 compared to the WX350.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and WX350.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX350 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TL225 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
59
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (164 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL225
Vlogging with Sony WX350
29
fairly wide (27mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (164g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony WX350
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Alternative name ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-13 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,152 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $488 $270