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Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Samsung TL225 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
76
Features
62
Overall
70

Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1 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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Zeiss. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TL225 (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the TL225 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The TL225 was revealed 10 years before the ZX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TL225 scores versus the ZX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Zeiss ZX1

 TL225 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Samsung TL225

 ZX1 TL225 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018August 2009Newer by 111 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension4.34"3.5"Larger display (+0.84")
Display resolution2765k1152kSharper display (+1613k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL225 and Zeiss ZX1

 TL225 ZX1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL225 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TL225 compared to the ZX1.

Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL225 and ZX1 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL225 and ZX1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TL225 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you extra detail because of its extra 25 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TL225 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL225
Portrait photography with Zeiss ZX1
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL225 Street photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (187g)
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL225 Sports photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
63
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL225 Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
59
comes with touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (187 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
very good max aperture (f2)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (800g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography details
36
reasonably wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
68
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2)
screen larger than average (4.34 inch)
megapixel count high (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL225 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (187g)
31
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (800 grams)
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Samsung TL225 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL225 and Zeiss ZX1
 Samsung TL225Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Zeiss
Model Samsung TL225 Zeiss ZX1
Also Known as ST550 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-13 2018-09-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 255
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.5 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of display 1,152 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 187 gr (0.41 lbs) 800 gr (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $488 -