Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX50V

The following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung TL220 and Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX50V which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL220 matches up versus the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL220 and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TL220 against the HX50V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and HX50V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to deliver greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TL220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.