Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is WB5000
(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
- Introduced August 2009
- Alternate Name is ST500

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the HZ25W (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The HZ25W was announced 11 months after the TL220 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HZ25W matches up against the TL220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL220. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung HZ25W Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung TL220
HZ25W | TL220 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung HZ25W
TL220 | HZ25W | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL220
HZ25W | TL220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ25W has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ25W versus the TL220.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ25W and TL220 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ25W and TL220.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher HZ25W will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 Specifications
Samsung HZ25W | Samsung TL220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung HZ25W | Samsung TL220 |
Also Known as | WB5000 | ST500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | 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 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 input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 428g (0.94 lbs) | 169g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | $90 |