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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Additionally Known as ST500
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung TL220 versus Samsung WB250F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB250F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TL220 scores vs the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung WB250F

 TL220 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung TL220

 WB250F TL220 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Samsung WB250F

 TL220 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TL220 vs the WB250F.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and WB250F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB250F to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Travel photography highlights
62
provides touch focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB250F Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung TL220Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL220 Samsung WB250F
Otherwise known as ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-13 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 169 gr (0.37 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $90 $250