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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Also referred to as ST550
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX70

 TL225 WX70 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k922kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung TL225

 WX70 TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX70

 TL225 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography factors
Sony WX70 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (187 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL225
Travel photography with Sony WX70
59
features touch focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (187g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
includes touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
heavier than average (187g)
36
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony WX70
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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