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Samsung TL220 vs Sony H55

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Samsung TL220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is ST500
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H55 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung TL220 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was announced 10 months earlier than the H55 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TL220 grades against the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony H55

 TL220 H55 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung TL220

 H55 TL220 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony H55

 TL220 H55 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung TL220 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung TL220 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TL220 compared to the H55.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and H55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
Portrait photography with Sony H55
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Sony H55
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
62
comes with focus via touch
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony H55
37
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging features
Sony H55 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony H55
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Also called as ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-13 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $90 $235