Samsung TL225 vs Sony A65
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A65 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
- Introduced August 2009
- Also referred to as ST550
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced November 2011
- Successor is Sony A68

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A65 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung TL225 and Sony A65, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

The TL225 was launched 3 years prior to the A65 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the TL225 matches up vs the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A65 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony A65
TL225 | A65 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung TL225
A65 | TL225 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 27 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony A65
TL225 | A65 |
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung TL225 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung TL225 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TL225 vs the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and A65 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and A65.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A65 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung TL225 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Also referred to as | ST550 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-08-13 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,152 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.40 m | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 187 gr (0.41 lb) | 622 gr (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 560 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-07A | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $488 | $700 |