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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 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
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Sony WX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony WX9

 TL225 WX9 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung TL225

 WX9 TL225 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony WX9

 TL225 WX9 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL225 and WX9 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX9 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography info
Sony WX9 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
Sony WX9 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography details
Sony WX9 Travel photography details
59
features touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (187g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX9 Landscape photography highlights
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 Vlogging info
Sony WX9 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (187 grams)
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony WX9
 Samsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
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