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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Released August 2009
  • Other Name is ST500
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Released July 2013
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony TX30

 TL220 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung TL220

 TX30 TL220 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2009Newer by 48 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony TX30

 TL220 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung TL220 Portrait photography information
Sony TX30 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography information
Sony TX30 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
Sony TX30 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung TL220
Travel photography with Sony TX30
62
has focus by touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
weather proofing
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX30 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung TL220
Vlogging with Sony TX30
31
fairly wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
34
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony TX30
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Otherwise known as ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-08-13 2013-07-26
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-124mm (4.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 pounds) 141 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $90 $230