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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TF1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung TL220 versus Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was released 4 years earlier than the TF1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TL220 scores versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony TF1

 TL220 TF1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung TL220

 TF1 TL220 
IntroducedJune 2013August 2009More modern by 46 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony TF1

 TL220 TF1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 enjoys external dimensions 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung TL220 versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TL220 vs the TF1.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL220 and TF1.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Sony TF1
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung TL220
Sports photography with Sony TF1
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sony TF1
62
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proofing
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung TL220
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
37
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony TF1
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also called ST500 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-08-13 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 152g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-07A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 $266