Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL350

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung TL225 and the Samsung TL350, 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 TL225 was introduced in August 2009 and Samsung TL350 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Samsung TL350 Highlights

      • 10.2 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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 TL225 and Samsung TL350.

      PROS

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)

      CONS

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   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 - 1920 x 1080
      •   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 TL225

      Samsung TL350

      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Advantage of Samsung TL225

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL225 over Samsung TL350.

      Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL350
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixel vs 10.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 124 mm vs 120 mm
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.50" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,152k dot vs 920k dot
      Lighter 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz) vs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Samsung TL350

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL350 over Samsung TL225.

      Samsung TL225 vs Samsung TL350
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 27 mm vs 24 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4.6x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.4
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance 80 cm vs 50 cm
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 16 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Speaker vs Mono

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      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 TL225 Samsung TL350
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Samsung TL225 Samsung TL350
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.2 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        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 TL225 has a 3.50" screen with 1,152k dot resolution and Samsung TL350 has a 3.0" screen with 920k 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 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

      Samsung TL225 features 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. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Samsung TL350 features a 10.2 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      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. Samsung TL350 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3648 x 2052, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 1:1, 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Samsung TL225 comes with SLB-07A battery pack and Samsung TL350 comes with SLB-11A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung TL225 has a single MicroSD/ MicroSDHC card slot. Samsung TL350 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung TL225, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung TL350. Samsung TL350 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.40 m on Samsung TL225 and 5.20 m on Samsung TL350..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung TL225 body has dimensions of 100 x 60 x 19 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.75") and Samsung TL350 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 22 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 0.87"). Samsung TL225 weighs 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz) and Samsung TL350 weighs 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz).

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      100 mm

      60 mm

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      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung TL225 and Samsung TL350

      Samsung TL225 and Samsung TL350 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 TL225

      Samsung TL350

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      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
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      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
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      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
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      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)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Samsung TL225 and Samsung TL350 and give them scores of 60 and 58 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 TL225

      Samsung TL350

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      71
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      GOOD
      80
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      GOOD
      76
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL350

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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 TL225

      Samsung TL350

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      54
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)


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