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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Other Name is ST550
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony WX350
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL225 was brought out 6 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TL225 scores versus the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX500

 TL225 WX500 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung TL225

 WX500 TL225 
AnnouncedApril 2015August 2009More modern by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX500

 TL225 WX500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung TL225 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TL225 vs the WX500.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and WX500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX500 to provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Sony WX500 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
59
boasts touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (187g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
great battery life (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL225
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
37
relatively wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery life (360 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (187 grams)
35
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony WX500
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Also called ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-13 2015-04-14
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 187g (0.41 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $488 $348