Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX50

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX50, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was released 3 years earlier than the WX50 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL225 grades vs the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 features outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TL225 compared to the WX50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and WX50.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX50 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.