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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33
Samsung HZ25W front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung HZ25W
(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
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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Samsung TL220

 HZ25W TL220 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung HZ25W

 TL220 HZ25W 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL220

 HZ25W TL220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

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

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
Samsung TL220 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
decently wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung HZ25W vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ25W and Samsung TL220
 Samsung HZ25WSamsung TL220
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