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Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Alternative Name is ST500
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung TL220 and Sony HX9V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was introduced 23 months before the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TL220 scores against the HX9V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony HX9V

 TL220 HX9V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung TL220

 HX9V TL220 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony HX9V

 TL220 HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TL220 against the HX9V.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and HX9V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and HX9V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX9V to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography features
Sony HX9V Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography highlights
Sony HX9V Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
62
includes touch focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Also called as ST500 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-13 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 gr (0.37 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $328