Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Also referred to as ST550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TL225 was revealed 3 years before the WX70 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TL225 scores against the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX70
TL225 | WX70 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 922k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung TL225
WX70 | TL225 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | August 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX70
TL225 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL225 against the WX70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and WX70.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX70 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older TL225 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Other name | ST550 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-08-13 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,152k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 187 gr (0.41 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 240 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-07A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $488 | $242 |