Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was unveiled 5 years prior to the TX30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TL220 scores against the TX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung TL220 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung TL220 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung TL220 has physical 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 TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TL220 vs the TX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TL220 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL220 and TX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.