A second front-facing LCD
Good color results
Decent noise scores
Image edges soft at times
Introduction
The Samsung TL225 is a compact point & shoot camera with a trick up its sleeve: a 1.5-inch LCD screen on the front for taking self portraits.
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Product Tour
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Color
It captures bright, accurate colors in all lighting conditions, albeit with some minor issues with some reds and yellows. Read More... |
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Noise
It produces very low noise in most lighting conditions, though images get a little flat and grainy at high ISO settings. Read More... |
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Resolution
Distortion is low and overall sharpness is good, but images get soft at the edges with zoom at wide and telephoto settings. Read More... |
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Video
Video looks good on the large LCD screen, but color is poor and detail low. Read More... |
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Sample Photos
A gallery of photos taken with the Samsung TL225 Read More... |
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Playback
The big, clear screen is great for showing off photos, though the slideshow effects & music are a little corny. Read More... |
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Hardware
The front LCD screen is good for self portraits, though a little dim. Read More... |
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Controls
The camera uses the touch screen for most controls, which works well, but is sometimes inaccurate. The zoom is too close to the shutter. Read More... |
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Design & Handling
It has a good one-handed hold for a small camera, but the thumb can accidentally trigger the touchscreen when held in one hand. Read More... |
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Sony T900 Comparison
 We compare the TL225 to the DSC-T900. Read More... |
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Canon SD780 IS Comparison
 We compare the TL225 to the SD780 IS. Read More... |
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Fuji F200EXR Comparison
 We compare the TL225 to the F200EXR. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Samsung TL225. Read More... |
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Photo Gallery
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Part 16
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Samsung TL225. Add your comments... |
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