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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
Samsung TL220
(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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX2F (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was introduced 3 years after the TL220 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX2F grades vs the TL220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung TL220

 EX2F TL220 
LaunchedDecember 2012August 2009More modern by 41 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung EX2F

 TL220 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung TL220

 EX2F TL220 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung EX2F offers physical measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX2F and the TL220.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and TL220.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX2F includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The fresher EX2F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography advice
Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
62
has focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography features
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
71
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (294g)
31
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung TL220
 Samsung EX2FSamsung TL220
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung TL220
Also called - ST500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 8 secs
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lb) 169 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $478 $90