Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange)

  • Discontinued
  • B&H # SATL225O
  • Mfr# EC-TL225ZBPOUS

Product Highlights

  • 12.2 Megapixels
  • Front and Rear LCD Screens
  • Schneider-Kreuznach 4.6x Zoom Lens
  • High Sensitivity (3200)
  • HD Video Recording
  • Dual Image Stabilization

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Featuring front and back LCD screens, the Samsung TL225 Digital Camera makes it easier than ever to create a self-portrait in the moment. Hold the compact camera body at arm's length and frame yourself solo or with friends and family on the front-facing 1.5" LCD. Menus and camera setting are at your fingertips using the 3.5" touch display on the back. Boasting 12.2 megapixel resolution, a 4.6x optical Schneider-Kreuznach zoom lens, and a handsome aluminum enclosure, the TL225 offers a powerful set of imaging features in an easy-to-use, easy-to-carry package.

Point and shoot - SMART Auto technology analyzes your composition and selects one of fourteen custom scene modes to perfectly capture your memories. From party snaps of friends to twilight cityscapes, the TL225 delivers outstanding, high-resolution results. Portraits are further enhanced by Samsung's Perfect Portrait System. Next-generation face detection, blink detection, red-eye correction, and smile shot technologies make people pictures better and easier than ever. Beauty shot mode automatically retouches the faces of your subjects; leaving you with rich, professional quality portraits. The camera even captures smooth 720p HD video. Connect to an HDTV via an optional HDMI cable and share all of your photos and videos on the big screen. With all this plus front and rear LCD screens, the Samsung TL225 Digital Camera makes capturing photos and video twice as fun.

Front and Back LCD Screens
Samsung's first front-facing LCD screen allows you to compose self-portraits with ease. Get out from behind the camera and frame yourself with friends, family, and scenery. The front LCD can also display a countdown timer when used with the camera's self timer mode or fun animations when taking a child's picture.
Rear LCD Touch Screen
With its simple operation and intuitive design, the rear LCD touch screen allows you to quickly scroll through menus, access and organize your photo library, and customize your shooting experience with the touch of your fingertips.
Schneider-Kreuznach 4.6x Optical Zoom Lens
From wide landscapes to action-grabbing close-ups, the 4.6x optical zoom lens of the TL225 helps you record your world without compromise.
SMART Auto
Concentrate on your subjects - let the camera handle the pictures. Samsung's SMART Auto technology analyzes your composition with 14 custom scene settings. From vast cityscapes to night portraits, the TL225 intelligently captures your memories - maximizing quality while minimizing effort.
Perfect Portrait
Combining the very best in face detection, self portrait, smile shot, blink detection, and red-eye fix technologies; the Samsung Perfect Portrait System makes portraiture easier than ever. Beauty Shot mode automatically retouches people pictures for professional, studio-quality results.
HD Video Recording
Record HD clips at family get-togethers, concerts, and sporting events with the touch of a button. Easily share your memories on a big screen HDTV by connecting the camera through an optional, all-digital HDMI connector.
Imaging
Resolution 12.2 Megapixel
Sensor 1/2.33" CCD
File Formats Still Images: JPEG
Movies: MPEG-4
Audio: AAC
Max Resolution 12MP: 4000 x 3000 @ 4:3
Other Resolutions 8MP: 3264 x 2448 @ 4:3
5MP: 2560 x 1920 @ 4:3
3MP: 2048 x 1536 @ 4:3
1MP: 1024 x 768 @ 4:3
10MP: 3984 x 2656 @ 3:2
9MP: 3968 x 2232 @ 16:9
2MP: 1920 x 1080 @ 16:9
Aspect Ratio 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image Stabilization Optical & Digital
Optics
Lens EFL: 4.9-22.5mm (35mm equivalent: 27-124.2mm)
Aperture: f/3.5 (W) - 5.9 (T)
Zoom Optical: 4.6x
Focus Range Normal: 2.62' (80 cm) - Infinity
Macro: 1.97" (5 cm) - "80 cm
Super-Macro: 1.18" (3.00 cm) - 1.97" (5.00 cm)
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 80-3200 1
Please Note:

ISO 3200 at 3 MP or less

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Shutter 1/8 - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure Metering Center-weighted, Face Detection, Multi, Spot
Exposure Modes Modes: Auto, Program, Safety Shift, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual, Fluorescent H
Burst Rate Up to 1 fps 2
Please Note:

Up to 6fps is possible at lower VGA resolution

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Self Timer 2 Seconds, 10 Seconds
Interval Recording No
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync
Effective Flash Range 0.66 - 11.15' (0.20 - 3.40 m)
External Flash Connection None
Memory
Built-in Memory 55MB
Memory Card Type microSD
microSDHC
Still Images per GB JPEG: 145 @ Highest Resolution - 2350 @ Lowest Resolution
Recording
Video Recording Yes, NTSC/PAL
Video
Video Clip Length Up to 20 Minutes
Audio Recording With Still Images & Video, Mono
Viewfinder/Display
Viewfinder Type None
Screen 3.5" LCD Rear Touch Screen
1.5" LCD Front Screen
Connectivity/System Requirements
Connectivity USB 2.0
AV Output
HDMI A (Full Size)
Environmental
Operating/Storage Temperature Operating
32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Humidity: 5 - 85%
Power
Battery SLB-07B Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
AC Power Adapter SAC-48, CB20U05 (Optional)
Physical
Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.93 x 2.35 x 0.73" / 99.82 x 59.69 x 18.54 mm
Weight 5.84 oz / 166 g

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Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange)
 
4.0

(based on 12 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (5)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

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    (1)

91%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Image stabilization (8)
  • Nice body color (7)
  • Compact (4)
  • Good in low light (4)
  • Large clear LCD (4)

Cons

  • Short battery life (4)
  • Poor flash (3)

Best Uses

  • Family photos (10)
  • Low light (6)
  • Video (6)
  • Landscape/scenery (5)
  • Travel (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (4), Pro photographer (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Wonderful images

I've been using this camera for a month before writing this review. The best part are the images, since the lenses and resolution are great. I was a litle bit concerned it is not...Read complete review

I've been using this camera for a month before writing this review. The best part are the images, since the lenses and resolution are great. I was a litle bit concerned it is not a Nikon or Canon (well known brands for cameras...) but today, cameras = good technology + good lenses. This summarizes what I found. Samsung is a good tech company and Schneider a good lenses industry so their combination became perfect. The only issue is the battery life. What i did? Bought a spare battery and an external charger. So, I was ever with power for a day taking photos and videos (by the way 1080 HD is amazing)...

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Funny partycamera but disappointed IQ

Fun to use - and you get attention with the second lcd-screen in front of you. Even fun to take pictures of your self with friends. The back lcd screen is nice and bright....Read complete review

Fun to use - and you get attention with the second lcd-screen in front of you. Even fun to take pictures of your self with friends. The back lcd screen is nice and bright.

But: I wish there was more wide angle - but this is a common problem with most of the tiny pocket cameras. And I am disappointed about the image quality indoor, and especially while low light. The screen interaction with menus and settings ain't that good either. Wish there was some better, logical menues with easier adjustments while shooting. Batteries only last approx 100-110 pictures in one evening party-use (include looking at pictures).

For fun - this camera is recommended. But if you need nice pictures I would considered other cameras.

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Reviewed by 12 customers

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5.0

Wonderful images

By Julio

from Sao Paulo - Brazil

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Good Image Quality
  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Good in Low Light
  • Large Clear LCD
  • Nice Body Color
  • Small / Compact

Cons

  • Limited Zoom
  • Short Battery Life

Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Indoors/Low Light
  • Landscape/Scenery
  • Travel
  • Video

Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

I've been using this camera for a month before writing this review. The best part are the images, since the lenses and resolution are great. I was a litle bit concerned it is not a Nikon or Canon (well known brands for cameras...) but today, cameras = good technology + good lenses. This summarizes what I found. Samsung is a good tech company and Schneider a good lenses industry so their combination became perfect. The only issue is the battery life. What i did? Bought a spare battery and an external charger. So, I was ever with power for a day taking photos and videos (by the way 1080 HD is amazing)...

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5.0

Awesome Little Camera

By ldylushess

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Casual Photographer

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Great Zoom
  • Nice Body Color

Cons

  • Short Battery Life

Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Indoors/Low Light
  • Landscape/Scenery
  • Sports/Action
  • Video

Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

I love this camera!

I got this to replace my 5 Megas Pixels Casio, and I absolutely love it! It takes great photos, and the front screen is sooo worth it! It makes it very easy to take pictures of yourself, and i was impressed with the clarity.
I also took some video of fast paced footage, eg drag racing and it turned out great! Clear and not laggy.
I do find that the battery life is a little low, but that is to be expected with a touch screen, so if you are an avid user, then you would probably want a spare battery. But that doesn't seem to be a big deal to me. You will also get a lot of fingerprints on the front of the camera, which is kind of annoying, but still not a big problem.
Overall, I recommend this camera!

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4.0

Love this camera, it's so easy

By Russ Limo Driver

from Anchorage, Alaska

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Good Image Stabilization
  • Great Zoom
  • Nice Body Color
  • Short Lag Time

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Landscape/Scenery
    • Wildlife photos

    Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

    I love this camera it has a large screen, easy to see and I love to take photos that include me. for years there were no pictures with me in them.

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    5.0

    Best camera ever!

    By Jaja Ang

    from Austin, Texas

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Good Image Stabilization
    • Good in Low Light
    • Great Zoom
    • Nice Body Color
    • Short Lag Time

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Indoors/Low Light
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Travel
      • Video
      • Weddings/Events
      • Wildlife photos

      Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

      I use this product for almost everything! Its great to use with friends and with business. I use it when I want to capture a moment with family, or when moving into a new apartment and want to catch the very fine detail of things. I love that it has amazing quality that seems so real. I also love that it's a touch screen, extremely up to date with technology as well as easy to comprehend. The only thing I don't like about it is, it doesn't have sport shot and when you use the dual side the flash isn't automatically included unless you unlock the main screen. Other than that I love this camera! I would highly recommend it to everyone.

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      1.0

      Do not buy , bad,bad,bad

      By Stefan

      from NY

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Pros

      • Nice Body Color

      Cons

      • Limited Zoom
      • Poor Flash
      • Poor Image Quality

      Best Uses

      • Family Photos
      • Video

      Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

      Casual spare camera ,first impresion not so good,all auto , very slow ,good video quqlity,etc...Let's say we can deal with this but pay attention the lens is "protected"by a plastic or glass screen wich collect dust and debree that is impossible to clean.When I call samsung they said this is not covered by warranty.This camera was a replacement for a KODAK Z1285 , Big mistake! Do not waste your money just for the front display and touch screen !

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      4.0

      Grad Gift

      By Crew

      from houston

      About Me Pro Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • College Life
          • Family Photos
          • Travel

          Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

          I purchased this Samsung point and shoot as a graduation gift for a girl heading off to college. The additional front viewing screen was the selling feature. She is very pleased with the photo quality compared to her old camera. Great little camera to document all the fun times ahead in college.

          For casual photography and the convenience of size, it fills the need well.

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          5.0

          Great camera with impressive features!!!

          By Reese

          from Dallas, TX

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Good Image Stabilization
          • Good in Low Light
          • Great Zoom
          • Nice Body Color

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Family Photos
            • Indoors/Low Light
            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Travel
            • Video
            • Weddings/Events

            Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

            Pros:
            Great clarity
            Huge screen
            Menu touch feedback is adjustable
            Front LCD with smile detection is cool feature
            Too many Pros to list!
            Cons:
            When shooting outside with sunglasses on, hard to tell if picture mode is on Tungsten or normal.
            Auto-program feature is hit and miss

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            3.0

            Great camera for self portrait pictures

            By jay

            from East Elmhurst NY

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Good Image Stabilization
            • Nice Body Color

            Cons

            • Poor Flash
            • Short Battery Life

            Best Uses

            • Family Photos
            • Weddings/Events

            Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

            Touch screen menu on the back isn´t that useful. Because of this, batery doesn´t last enough. i would recommed buy a second batery.

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            3.0

            Funny partycamera but disappointed IQ

            By ChrT

            from Oslo, Norway

            About Me Pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Large Clear LCD
            • Small / Compact

            Cons

            • Poor Flash
            • Poor Image Quality
            • Poor Image Stabilization
            • Short Battery Life

            Best Uses

            • Casuals
            • Family Photos
            • Fun
            • Parties

            Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

            Fun to use - and you get attention with the second lcd-screen in front of you. Even fun to take pictures of your self with friends. The back lcd screen is nice and bright.

            But: I wish there was more wide angle - but this is a common problem with most of the tiny pocket cameras. And I am disappointed about the image quality indoor, and especially while low light. The screen interaction with menus and settings ain't that good either. Wish there was some better, logical menues with easier adjustments while shooting. Batteries only last approx 100-110 pictures in one evening party-use (include looking at pictures).

            For fun - this camera is recommended. But if you need nice pictures I would considered other cameras.

            Comment on this review

             
            4.0

            Sleek, Good Functionality

            By Jay P

            from Chicago,Il

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Good Image Quality
            • Good Image Stabilization
            • Good in Low Light
            • Large Clear LCD
            • Small / Compact

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Travel

              Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

              This camera was bought with the intent to use when going out, on vacation or in any situation where we would not want carrying it to be an extra burden. Buy a cheap case/pouch to go with it and throw it in a pocket or purse; it will take up about as much room as an IPhone - or droid ;). Has good auto settings and picture/video quality. Picture and video settings can be reduced in order to hold more pictures or take longer video clips. This will not replace a camcorder, (~11 min of video on the lowest settings down to 30 seconds of HD video) but it works well enough for short clips. The touch screens have good sensitivity and look slick. The overall navigation is good once a little time has been put into browsing the main button functions.

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              5.0

              awesome camera

              By rodney

              from san jose, CA

              About Me Casual Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Good Image Quality
              • Good Image Stabilization
              • Large Clear LCD
              • Small / Compact

              Cons

              • Lag / Shutter Delay

              Best Uses

              • Family Photos
              • Indoors/Low Light
              • Sports/Action
              • Video

              Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

              got this camera for my g/f for christmas, i was kind of unsure about it because of the touch screen. if your not use to touch screen it can take a little getting used to but after you do its awesome! the camera takes really nice pictures and has good zoom. make sure you put the picture quality on super fine because they arent that great on normal. the camera is very durable and i am very pleased, it has a tone of cool features to mess around with too. and the outside screen is really usefull for kids and close range picture taking. oh yeah and it takes 720p videos you just need to buy the hdmi cable to hook it to a tv or whatever.

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              4.0

              Small and quick

              By lovelljs

              from Atlanta, GA

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Fast start-up
              • Quick shot-to-shot

              Cons

              • Scrolling pictures

              Best Uses

              • Hiking
              • Pocket camera

              Comments about Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange):

              The TL225 is small and fast. The start-up time is less than a second and the flash regeneration is less than 4 seconds. Focus lock is quick and I have not "missed a shot" because the camera wasn't ready.

              However, the motion sensor that changes pictures during playback makes it hard to pass the camera around to friends without changing the selected photo.

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              Memory Cards

              Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.

              PNY Technologies -  2GB microSD Memory Card Class 2 w/ Adapter
              • Price: $11.08
               

              Batteries & Power

              Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.

              Samsung -  SLB-07 3.7V 720mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
              • Price: $12.95
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              Bags & Cases

              Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a case.

              Lowepro -  Varia 10 Camera Pouch (Black)
                • Original: $8.25
                • Save: $0.41
              • Price: $7.84
               

              Screen Protectors

              Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.

              GGI -  Digital Camera/Camcorder Screen Protector Kit
              • Price: $6.95
               

              Card Readers

              Download your pictures faster and save battery life.

              GGI -  All-in-One Digital Flash Card Reader
              • Price: $12.95
               
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              What's in the Box

              Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Orange)
              • SLB-07A Rechargeable Battery
              • Dedicated USB Cable / AC Adapter
              • Wrist Strap
              • Software CD-ROM
              • Quick Start Manual
              • 1-Year Samsung U.S.A. Warranty
               
               
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              Samsung DualView TL225 Digital Camera (Purple)

              • Discontinued
              • B&H # SATL225PU
              • Mfr# EC-TL225ZBPLUS

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