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Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 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
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST500
Sony H20
(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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Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 Overview

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").

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The 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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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 
IntroducedAugust 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

Look at the Samsung TL220 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Sony H20
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography advice
Sony H20 Travel photography advice
61
has touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
very long zoom (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
36
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (250g)
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony H20
 Samsung TL220Sony 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