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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Samsung TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST550
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A700
  • Successor is Sony A77 II
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and A77 (24MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TL225 was launched 3 years before the A77 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TL225 scores against the A77 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony A77

 TL225 A77 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kSharper screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung TL225

 A77 TL225 
LaunchedOctober 2011August 2009More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony A77

 TL225 A77 

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL225 has physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL225 compared to the A77.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL225 and A77 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL225 and A77.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TL225 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A77 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TL225 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography advice
Sony A77 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (187g)
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL225
Sports photography with Sony A77
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
59
has focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (187 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A77 Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (187 grams)
76
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Sony A77
 Samsung TL225Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL225 Sony SLT-A77
Alternative name ST550 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-08-13 2011-10-25
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 12.00 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lb) 732 gr (1.61 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $488 $900