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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Other Name is ST500
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was brought out 4 years prior to the WB30F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the TL220 grades vs the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung WB30F

 TL220 WB30F 
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung TL220

 WB30F TL220 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Samsung WB30F

 TL220 WB30F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL220 compared to the WB30F.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and WB30F.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB30F Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
62
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (128 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
Samsung WB30F Vlogging details
31
quite wide (27mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung TL220Samsung WB30F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL220 Samsung WB30F
Alternative name ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-13 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash modes 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
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 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 grams (0.37 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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-07A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $180