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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung TL220 versus Samsung WB850F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TL220 was manufactured 3 years before the WB850F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL220 scores vs the WB850F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Samsung WB850F

 TL220 WB850F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Samsung TL220

 WB850F TL220 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Samsung WB850F

 TL220 WB850F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL220 versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TL220 compared to the WB850F.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and WB850F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB850F to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older TL220 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
62
has focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL220
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
31
really wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (250g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Samsung WB850F
 Samsung TL220Samsung WB850F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung TL220 Samsung WB850F
Also Known as ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-13 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169 grams (0.37 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $599