Samsung TL220 vs Samsung WB850F

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").

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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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 & Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.