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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST500
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung TL220 and Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was launched 5 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TL220 matches up vs the WB50F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung WB50F

 TL220 WB50F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung TL220

 WB50F TL220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 53 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Samsung WB50F

 TL220 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 has got external 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 WB50F has proportions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the TL220 versus the WB50F.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and WB50F.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TL220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
62
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung TL220Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL220 Samsung WB50F
Alternate name ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-08-13 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lbs) 207 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $180