Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched March 2016

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TL220 was released 7 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TL220 matches up vs the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung TL220 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony HX80
TL220 | HX80 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung TL220
HX80 | TL220 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 79 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony HX80
TL220 | HX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 offers external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TL220 and the HX80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and HX80.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung TL220 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Also called | ST500 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-08-13 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-124mm (4.6x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.40 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 169g (0.37 lbs) | 245g (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 390 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-07A | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $90 | $368 |