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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 and Samsung TL225 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung TL225 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 ×
General
ModelSamsung TL225Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
BrandSamsungSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.sony.com/
Model numberTL225TX66
Alternate model number(s)
  • st550
-
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10093
Width (mm)1913
Height (mm)6054
Weight (g)164109
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)12.218.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.26
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg
  • mpf
Continuous-mode (fps)-10
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264 (MPEG4.AVC)AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSchneider-Kreuznach VarioplanCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12 elements in 10 groups (including 6 aspheric elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 124.0026.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)4.65
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.290.21 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)808
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 80-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • 76
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection TTLContrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot; Tracking, Face Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOLED
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.53.3
Rear display resolution (dots)1,152,0001,229,760
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settings80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent h
  • fluorescent l
  • manual
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot, face detectionMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesAction, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Beach, Beauty shot, Blue Sky, Children, Close up Text, Dawn, Fireworks, Frame GuideBackground Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction: on/off/auto
  • slow syncro
Flash range description-ISO Auto: Approx. 0.08 - 3.1m (W) / Approx. 0.6 - 2.3m (T)
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • microsd
  • microsdh
  • ms micro m2
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5519
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi connectivity requires optional adapter.
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multitype3b (av/usb/dc in)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.91-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-10
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-10
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.36-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.13-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)180250
Battery form factorProprietary SLB-07AProprietary NP-BN/NP-BN1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary SLB-07A Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BN Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresRear-panel LCD is a touch-panel with gesture support and haptic feedback. You can mark an X on an image to delete it3.3" OLED Touchscreen, Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies



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