Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung TL205 and the Samsung TL225, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Samsung TL205 was introduced in January 2010 and Samsung TL225 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung TL205 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung TL225 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 1,152k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Samsung TL205
      4. Advantage of Samsung TL225
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung TL205 and Samsung TL225.

      PROS

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot

      Advantage of Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL205
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL205 over Samsung TL225.

      Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL225
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.9
      Lighter 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz) vs 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung TL205.

      Samsung TL210
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.4 MP

      Samsung TL240
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Samsung TL500
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung TL100
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung TL320
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL220
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL350
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL225
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL225 over Samsung TL205.

      Samsung TL205 vs Samsung TL225
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 35 mm vs 27 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 105 mm vs 124 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 4.6x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 10 cm vs 5 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 1,152k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      HDMI Output vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung TL225.

      Samsung TL100
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung TL500
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung TL320
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL210
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.4 MP

      Samsung TL350
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.2 MP

      Samsung TL220
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL240
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Samsung TL205 Samsung TL225
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)
        Internal Storage55 MB55 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Samsung TL205 Samsung TL225
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.2 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Samsung TL205 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Samsung TL225 has a 3.50" screen with 1,152k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Samsung TL225 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Samsung TL225) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Both models feature a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Their native ISO range is 80 - 3,200

      Photography Features

      Samsung TL205 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung TL225 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL225 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Samsung TL225 comes with SLB-07A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung TL205 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/SD/SDHC card slot. Samsung TL225 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung TL205, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung TL225.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.40 m...

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung TL205 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.79") and Samsung TL225 body has dimensions of 100 x 60 x 19 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.75"). Samsung TL205 weighs 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz) and Samsung TL225 weighs 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz).

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      99 mm

      59 mm

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      60 mm

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      20 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung TL205 and Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL205 and Samsung TL225 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      POOR
      52
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung TL205 and Samsung TL225 and give them scores of 44 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      80
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      76
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Samsung TL205

      Samsung TL225

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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