Samsung NX500 vs Samsung TL225

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      Specifications

      General Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      BrandSamsungSamsung
      ModelNX500TL225
      Predecessor ModelSamsung NX300
      MSRP$799 (with 16-50mm PZ lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessUltra Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels30.7 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels28.2 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      ProcessorDRIMe 5
      Max Image Resolution6480 x 43204000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions6480 x 3648, 4320 x 4320, 4560 x 3040, 4605 x 2592, 3088 x 3088, 3264 x 2176, 3328 x 1872, 2160 x 2160, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1152, 1408 x 14083984 x 2656, 3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Touch
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points209
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Lens MountSamsung NX
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range27 - 124 mm
      Optical Zoom4.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance80 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologySuper AMOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.50"
      Screen Resolution1,036k dot1,152k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/6000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps
      Flash Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesSmart flash
      auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      fill flash
      fill w/redeye reduction
      1st-curtain
      2nd-curtain
      off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Slow sync
      Manual
      Flash Range3.40 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      DxO Low Light ISO1379
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score87
      Video Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Video FormatsH.265Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit15 min for 4K
      Terminals Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Dimensions120 x 64 x 43 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 1.69")100 x 60 x 19 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.75")
      Weight (inc. batteries)287 g (0.63 lb / 10.12 oz)187 g (0.41 lb / 6.60 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 6 x 4"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Battery PackBP1130SLB-07A
      Battery Life370 shots
      Internal Storage55 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: MicroSD/ MicroSDHC
      Other Samsung NX500 Samsung TL225
      Self Timer 2 - 30 secsYes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
      Orientation Sensor


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