Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 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
- Alternative Name is ST550
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TL225 was unveiled 17 months before the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TL225 grades against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung TL225 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The full galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX9
TL225 | WX9 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 921k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung TL225
WX9 | TL225 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX9
TL225 | WX9 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL225 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TL225 versus the WX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.
Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL225 and WX9.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX9 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL225 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
Also called | ST550 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-08-13 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,152 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 187 gr (0.41 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | SLB-07A | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $488 | $188 |