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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Samsung TL220 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Also Known as ST500
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL220 (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TL220 was announced 23 months earlier than the TX55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung TL220 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TL220 grades vs the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung TL220 over the Sony TX55

 TL220 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung TL220

 TX55 TL220 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung TL220 and Sony TX55

 TL220 TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung TL220 has got external measurements 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 TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TL220 versus the TX55.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TL220 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TL220 and TX55.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TX55 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TL220 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung TL220
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung TL220 Street photography features
Sony TX55 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung TL220 Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung TL220 Travel photography info
Sony TX55 Travel photography info
61
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung TL220 Landscape photography details
Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung TL220 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
30
fairly wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung TL220 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung TL220 and Sony TX55
 Samsung TL220Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung TL220 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Also referred to as ST500 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-13 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-124mm (4.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $90 $350