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Samsung TL220 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H50 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
  • Other Name is ST500
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony H50 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung TL220 versus Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was brought out 7 months later than the H50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TL220 grades vs the H50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony H50

 TL220 H50 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Samsung TL220

 H50 TL220 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony H50

 TL220 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TL220 compared to the H50.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and H50.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung TL220 to give more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TL220 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography advice
Sony H50 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
Sony H50 Travel photography information
62
has touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
44
flash built-in
very long zoom (465mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging highlights
Sony H50 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony H50
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-13 2009-01-15
Physical type 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 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lbs) 547 gr (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $90 $80