Samsung TL500 vs Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL225
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Samsung TL500 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 TL500 was introduced in July 2010 and Samsung TL225 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Samsung TL500 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 640 x 480 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 TL500
      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 TL500 and Samsung TL225.

      PROS

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL225

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   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 TL500

      Samsung TL225

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 40
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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 TL500

      Samsung TL225

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot

      Advantage of Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL500
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung TL500 over Samsung TL225.

      Samsung TL500 vs Samsung TL225
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 27 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.4 vs f/5.9
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Speaker Stereo vs
      Internal Storage 1 GB vs 55 MB

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      Samsung TL350
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.2 MP

      Samsung TL205
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.2 MP

      Samsung TL100
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung TL240
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 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 TL210
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.4 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon SX130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      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 TL500.

      Samsung TL500 vs Samsung TL225
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4000 x 3000
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 72 mm vs 124 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3x vs 4.6x
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 614k dot vs 1,152k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Lighter 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz) vs 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)
      Orientation Sensor 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 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 TL205
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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 TL500 Samsung TL225
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)
        Internal Storage1 GB55 MB
      WEAKNESSES Samsung TL500 Samsung TL225
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 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 TL500 has a 3.0" Fully Articulated screen with 614k dot resolution and Samsung TL225 has a 3.50" Fixed screen with 1,152k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes Samsung TL500 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. 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.

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      Samsung TL500 with Fully Articulated screen

      Sensor

      Samsung TL500 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. 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 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Samsung TL500 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2052, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920x 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

      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 TL500 and Samsung TL225 come with SLB-07A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Samsung TL500 has a single 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 TL500, and up to 1/2000 sec on Samsung TL225.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m on Samsung TL500 and 3.40 m on Samsung TL225. Samsung TL500 also accepts external flash which can be connected via [n]..

      Physical Parameters

      Samsung TL500 body has dimensions of 114 x 63 x 29 mm (4.49 x 2.48 x 1.14") and Samsung TL225 body has dimensions of 100 x 60 x 19 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.75"). Samsung TL500 weighs 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz) and Samsung TL225 weighs 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz).

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL225

      114 mm

      63 mm

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      100 mm

      60 mm

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      29 mm

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      Size comparisons of Samsung TL500 and Samsung TL225

      Samsung TL500 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 TL500

      Samsung TL225

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k 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 TL500

      Samsung TL225

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      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 TL500

      Samsung TL225

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      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 TL500

      Samsung TL225

      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      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 TL500

      Samsung TL225

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 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 TL500

      Samsung TL225

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)
      EXCELLENT
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      •   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 TL500 and Samsung TL225 and give them scores of 61 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 TL500

      Samsung TL225

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL225

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 40
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL225

      GOOD
      75
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL225

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL225

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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL225

      GOOD
      72
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      76
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,152k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Samsung TL500

      Samsung TL225

      POOR
      52
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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 TL500

      Samsung TL225

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 386 g (0.85 lb / 13.62 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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