Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77
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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A700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

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.

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.

Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL225 and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are available at Samsung TL225 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Sony A77
TL225 | A77 | |||
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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 A77 over the Samsung TL225
A77 | TL225 | |||
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Launched | October 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Sony A77
TL225 | A77 |
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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).
Analyze the Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL225 vs Sony A77 Specifications
Samsung TL225 | Sony SLT-A77 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |