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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32
Samsung HZ15W front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung HZ15W
(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
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
  • Released August 2009
  • Also Known as ST500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung TL220

 HZ15W TL220 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung HZ15W

 TL220 HZ15W 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL220

 HZ15W TL220 
ReleasedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
31
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (249g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography advice
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (249 grams)
30
pretty wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ15W and Samsung TL220
 Samsung HZ15WSamsung TL220
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