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Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX30V 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX30V Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX30V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TL220 matches up vs the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony HX30V

 TL220 HX30V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung TL220

 HX30V TL220 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony HX30V

 TL220 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung TL220 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TL220 compared to the HX30V.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and HX30V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography features
Sony HX30V Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (254g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography info
Sony HX30V Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
61
features focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
36
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging advice
Sony HX30V Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (254 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony HX30V
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Also called ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-13 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 lbs) 254g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 320 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-07A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $90 $420