Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Introduced May 2009
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung TL220 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TL220 was announced 4 months after the H20 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL220 matches up versus the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are available at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony H20
| TL220 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung TL220
| H20 | TL220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony H20
| TL220 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 | May 2009 | Same age | |
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 provides outer dimensions 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 Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TL220 against the H20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.
Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and H20.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL220 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Alternate name | ST500 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-13 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.40 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 169 grams (0.37 lbs) | 250 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | SLB-07A | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $90 | $249 |