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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX5

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Additionally Known as ST550
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung TL225 versus Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL225 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was revealed 10 months before the WX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TL225 grades vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX5

 TL225 WX5 
Display size3.5"2.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k461kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung TL225

 WX5 TL225 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX5

 TL225 WX5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Samsung TL225 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TL225 versus the WX5.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and WX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
Sony WX5 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
Sony WX5 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (187 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
59
features touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (187g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
Sony WX5 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (187g)
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony WX5
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Also Known as ST550 -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-13 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,152 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187g (0.41 lb) 146g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID SLB-07A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $488 $250