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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL220

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30
Samsung HZ10W front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung HZ10W versus Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ10W (10MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HZ10W was revealed 3 months prior to the TL220 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HZ10W grades against the TL220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Samsung TL220

 HZ10W TL220 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung HZ10W

 TL220 HZ10W 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ10W and Samsung TL220

 HZ10W TL220 
LaunchedMay 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung HZ10W has outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Samsung TL220 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the HZ10W and the TL220.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ10W and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ10W and TL220.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung TL220 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
31
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Street photography information
Samsung TL220 Street photography information
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
Samsung TL220 Sports photography information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (249 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ10W as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung HZ10W
Vlogging with Samsung TL220
28
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (249g)
31
pretty wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ10W vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ10W and Samsung TL220
 Samsung HZ10WSamsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung HZ10W Samsung TL220
Also Known as WB500 ST500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2432 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 249g (0.55 lbs) 169g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $300 $90