Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL220
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
31
95 Imaging
35 Features
27 Overall
31
Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Revealed July 2013
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed August 2009
- Also referred to as ST500
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Pentax MX-1 versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively similar but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe MX-1 was brought out 3 years after the TL220 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the MX-1 grades against the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax MX-1 and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Samsung TL220
| MX-1 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Pentax MX-1
| TL220 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Samsung TL220
| MX-1 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax MX-1 enjoys outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the MX-1 versus the TL220.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and TL220 is 84 and 95 respectively.
Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and TL220.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The MX-1 features the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The fresher MX-1 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography details
manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Pentax MX-1 Street photography factors
Samsung TL220 Street photography factors
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (391 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Pentax MX-1 Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (290 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
great battery power (290 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (391g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Pentax MX-1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (290 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (391 grams)
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
| Pentax MX-1 | Samsung TL220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax MX-1 | Samsung TL220 |
| Also called | - | ST500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-07-01 | 2009-08-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 391 grams (0.86 lbs) | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 208 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-Li-106 | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $400 | $90 |