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Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony HX80

 TL220 HX80 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Samsung TL220

 HX80 TL220 
LaunchedMarch 2016August 2009More modern by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony HX80

 TL220 HX80 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display size3"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).

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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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

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

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
Sony HX80 Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography details
Sony HX80 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (390 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography information
Sony HX80 Travel photography information
61
offers touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery life (390 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
36
fairly wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
75
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony HX80
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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