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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL220

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung HZ30W front
 
Samsung TL220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL220 Key Specs

Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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
  • Announced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL220 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung TL220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ30W (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HZ30W was brought out 6 months later than the TL220 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HZ30W matches up against the TL220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Samsung TL220

 HZ30W TL220 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung HZ30W

 TL220 HZ30W 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL220

 HZ30W TL220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung HZ30W has got external dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung TL220 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ30W versus Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ30W vs the TL220.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HZ30W and TL220 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ30W and TL220.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL220 sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography features
Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
Street photography with Samsung TL220
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung HZ30W
Sports photography with Samsung TL220
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
Samsung TL220 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
Samsung TL220 Landscape photography info
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ30W Vlogging details
Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
31
really wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung HZ30W vs Samsung TL220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ30W and Samsung TL220
 Samsung HZ30WSamsung TL220
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung HZ30W Samsung TL220
Otherwise known as WB600 ST500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-19 2009-08-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 169 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-11A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $90