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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1 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
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST500
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the TL220 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the TL220 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TL220 was manufactured very close to the TX1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TL220 grades vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony TX1

 TL220 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung TL220

 TX1 TL220 

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony TX1

 TL220 TX1 
LaunchedAugust 2009August 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung TL220 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TL220 compared to the TX1.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL220 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TL220 and TX1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TL220 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung TL220 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung TL220
Street photography with Sony TX1
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
62
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography information
Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
37
really wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
31
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony TX1
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Also called as ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-13 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $90 $350