Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220
90 Imaging
34 Features
31 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
(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
- Released August 2009
- Also Known as ST500

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The HZ15W was unveiled 5 months before the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HZ15W scores vs the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung TL220. The full galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung TL220
HZ15W | TL220 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung HZ15W
TL220 | HZ15W | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL220
HZ15W | TL220 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W offers external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HZ15W vs the TL220.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and TL220 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ15W and TL220.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Samsung HZ15W | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung TL220 |
Also called as | WB550 | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-23 | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) | 169 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $330 | $90 |