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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220

Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Samsung GX-1S front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 169g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and TL220 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and TL220 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was revealed 4 years earlier than the TL220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the GX-1S grades against the TL220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Samsung TL220

 GX-1S TL220 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung GX-1S

 TL220 GX-1S 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2006More modern by 43 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL220

 GX-1S TL220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S features exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-1S vs the TL220.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and TL220 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and TL220.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-1S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung TL220 will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Street photography info
Samsung TL220 Street photography info
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (605g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than competition (605 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
61
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1S Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
no Time Lapse function
36
quite wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-1S as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
30
quite wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung TL220
 Samsung GX-1SSamsung TL220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-1S Samsung TL220
Also referred to as - ST500
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-01-16 2009-08-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2008 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-124mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 605 grams (1.33 lb) 169 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $850 $90